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Story summary
- U.S. retail sales remained flat in October, unchanged from September, as consumers moderated spending amid economic uncertainties.
- Motor vehicle sales fell 1.6% as federal subsidies for electric cars ended.
- Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales rose 0.4%.
- The report was delayed by a government shutdown.
- Unemployment rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021.
