Automobile Shortages, Spending Shift to Services Tank U.S. Retail Sales

Reuters, Aug. 17, 2021–Lucia Mutikani
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in July as shortages depressed motor vehicle purchases and the boost to spending from the economy’s reopening and stimulus checks faded, suggesting a slowdown in economic growth early in the third quarter.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-retail-sales-drop-july-weak-autos-2021-08-17/