Retail sales slowed sharply to a 0.5% increase from March’s 1.6% surge, but the underlying details were better than expected. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales
U.S. retail sales exceed estimates, lifted by strong demand
The U.S. retail sales report released on Tuesday was a strong one by any measure. Twelve of thirteen categories rose, the most in months. … READ MORE >
That was one noisy retail sales report
Headline retail sales were unchanged, missing the 0.4% increase economists expected. … READ MORE >
Americans spent big in November as inflation moderated
Despite a number of lingering concerns over tariffs and jobs, consumer spending continued to be strong in November. … READ MORE >
Retail sales fall below forecasts as demand slows
The shift in the spending cycle because of tariffs might explain why consumers pulled back in September after front-running new tariffs over the summer. … READ MORE >
Wrong data at the right time: Mixed data complicates Fed’s decision
A lot is happening in the economy, but one trend has become clear: The economy is slowing but not enough to guarantee a rate cut. … READ MORE >
American consumers remain resilient in June as layoffs cool
American consumers finished the quarter on a much stronger note with a rebound in spending at retail stores after two disappointing months. … READ MORE >
Retail sales send mixed signals amid trade uncertainty
Retail sales in May offered a muddled picture of consumer behavior, suggesting that while American households remain in decent shape, their appetite for spending is showing signs of fatigue. … READ MORE >
Cracks in spending and manufacturing begin to form
April retail sales showed a sharp turn in consumer spending at retail stores and restaurants, following months of stockpiling ahead of tariffs. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales surge as consumers race to beat tariffs
Headline retail sales rose by 1.4% in March, matching lofty market expectations. The increase was largely fueled by strong demand for autos and construction materials. … READ MORE >