As consumer liquidity begins to dwindle, middle market businesses in the consumer products industry need adaptable tools to ensure profitability. … READ MORE >
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Lower-than-expected retail sales raise recession probability
Retail sales dropped for the second month in a row in March as demand for goods and food services continued to ease, suggesting the end of the business cycle. … READ MORE >
Retail sales fall more than expected as spending and inflation cool
Retail sales in November posted the sharpest decline of the year, falling by 0.6% as shoppers pulled back from holiday spending. … READ MORE >
Retail sales unchanged amid sharp drop in gasoline prices
Retail sales stayed flat in July on the back of a sharp drop in gasoline prices and lower automobile sales. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales fall as inflation takes a toll
Retail sales dropped by 0.3% in May, a decline from a downwardly revised 0.7% increase in April, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales: A solid month of growth
Retail sales in the United States rose by 0.9% in April from a month earlier, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Retail sales slow in March as inflation takes a toll
March’s retail sales added substantial downside risks to our forecast for economic growth that will most likely dip below 1% in the first quarter. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales lag inflation in February amid rising energy prices
Retail sales growth fell behind inflation increases in February, posting a weak 0.3% increase, as growth slowed down in most categories except gasoline stations. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Producer prices fall, but not for long
Producer prices increased by 0.8% on the month, down from a 1.2% increase in January while registering a 10% rise in back-to-back months compared to a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Retail sales outpace inflation in January despite omicron surge
Inflation and the omicron surge did not deter American consumers from beginning the year on a strong note as retail sales rebounded sharply in January. Purchases at retail stores, restaurants and online rose 3.8%, outstripping inflation for the first time in three months. … READ MORE >