KBRA releases research examining August 2023 retail sales. This month's report discusses the shortfall in retail sales growth relative to inflation over the last year, a recent uptick in inflation due to rising gas prices, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its September 20 meeting.

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