KBRA releases research discussing the continuing gap between retail sales growth and inflation across many states. The report examines this trend against a backdrop of resilient Q2 2024 GDP growth, a strong but slowing employment market, and the Fed's recent decision to hold interest rates steady following its July 30-31 meeting, while hinting at a potential rate cut in September.

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