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Iran War Gas Shock Drives March Retail Sales Up 1.7 Percent
US retail sales rose 1.7 percent in March from February as higher gas prices tied to the Iran war drove the increase. PBS News reported the sharp monthly gain reflected higher pump prices linked to the conflict, which pushed more dollars into gas sales even if volumes did not rise as much.
Iran War And High Prices Push Trump Approval To 63 Percent Disapproval In NBC Poll
President Trump's public approval has slipped, with 63 percent of Americans now saying they disapprove of his overall performance. The NBC poll, released amid rising tensions and economic strain, found that 63 percent disapprove overall. The poll was conducted as violence escalated after the U.S. seized an Iranian ship near Touska and as a ceasefire deadline approached.