Bryan Mena,

Bryan Mena is a journalist who covers the housing market and its impact on young Americans. He has reported on the affordability crisis that is making homeownership increasingly difficult for first-time buyers, as well as the challenges renters face with rising rents. Bryan also explores potential solutions to these issues, such as increasing housing construction and offering incentives to first-time homebuyers. His work helps readers understand the complex factors that influence the housing market and how they can navigate it.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Excluding spending at gas stations and on cars, sales were up a solid 0.8% in June.
  • Retail sales were flat in June.
  • Sales at gas stations declined the most last month, dropping 3% from May.
  • US retail spending has been mostly flat since the beginning of the year, holding steady in June.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

US Retail Sales Surprise with 0.8% Increase in June Amid Challenges

US Retail Sales Surprise with 0.8% Increase in June Amid Challenges

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 US retail sales defied expectations with a 0.8% increase in June, excluding auto and gas, despite declines in gas station sales and vehicle purchases due to cyberattacks. Home improvement stores and online sales saw growth.