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U.S. retail sales in May rose by 17.7%, the largest monthly jump on record, according to data released by the federal government.
The increase came after a 14.7% drop in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The previous record monthly increase of 6.7% was set in October 2001 — just after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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