Retail Sales in April stalled according to the Commerce Department.  When factoring out the fluctuations in food, gas, and autos, sales actually decreased. Yahoo News reported on Friday: American consumers spent less at stores last month. U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in April as the boost from stimulus checks faded. The Commerce Department said Friday … Continue reading Media Quietly Reports that US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Stalled in April and By Some Measurements Declined