Finance spreadsheet updates highlight U

Finance spreadsheet updates highlight U.S. retail sales up 1.1% in June, exceeding forecasts. Analysts estimate continued consumer spending strength through Q3 as wage growth remains above 4% year-on-year. Six people hospitalized after ‘serious’ crash in Richmond One budget-obsessed grocery shopper shared personal proof of the insane increases in food costs with fellow frugal shoppers on Reddit . Finance spreadsheet tracking shows gold prices at $2,384 per ounce amid weaker USD index. Commodity market experts forecast sustained demand for precious metals as inflation expectations rise, creating potential hedging opportunities in diversified portfolios.