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A reporter's take on putting people at the center of stories about the economy NPR's Stephen Bisaha breaks down how he reports on the economy, looking at the real lives behind numbers.... Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify. Washington —  Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to...... Retail sales last month rose less than expected Spending at US retailers last month was weaker than expected, despite the World Cup drawing tourists from around the world and online sales events. Washington —  Spending at US retailers last month was weaker than expected, despite the World Cup drawing tourists from around the world and online sales events. Retail sales rose 0.2% in June from...... Retail sales last month rose less than expected Washington —  Spending at US retailers last month was weaker than expected, despite the World Cup drawing tourists from around the world and online sales events. Retail sales rose 0.2% in June from...... ​How The Value Of Brand Trust Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty Jodi Amendola is EVP of Platform Growth at Supreme Group, a next-gen marketing and communications platform for healthcare and life sciences. ​Economic uncertainty appears to be the new certainty. Of......