By Lucia Mutikani
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in July as shortages weighed on purchases of motor vehicles, suggesting a moderation in economic growth early in the third quarter.
The weak sales reported by the Commerce Department on Tuesday also reflected a plunge in online purchases, payback after Amazon pulled forward its Prime Day to June from July.
With the school year getting into full swing later in August and most education districts reverting to…
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