US economy on solid ground as retail sales surprise on the upside
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in August as a decline in receipts at auto dealerships was more than offset by strength in online purchases, suggesting that...
Strong discretionary spending buoys US retail sales in September
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars, supporting the view...
Retail sales: Spending is suddenly surging in the US economy’s …
Aug 15, 2024 · Sales at US retailers unexpectedly surged in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday, rising by a solid 1% from the prior month, up from June’s downwardly revised 0.2% decline. That trounced...
Evidence is mounting that the American shopper is cutting back
Jun 18, 2024 · Sales at US retailers rose last month at an unexpectedly weak pace as Americans continue to deal with still-high inflation and elevated interest rates. Retail sales rose just 0.1% in May from the...
Strong US retail sales boost first-quarter growth estimates
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers, further evidence that the economy ended the first quarter...
US retail sales rebound | CNN Business
Dec 14, 2023 · Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonal swings but not inflation, rose 0.3% in November from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping the most in a year and a half the previous month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Online retailers, sporting goods stores, and home and garden stores all reported higher sales.
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Retail. Richemont Sales Fall as Luxury’s China Woes Linger. The Cartier owner said weaker consumer spending in China hit sales as a luxury downturn that is hurting most of the players …
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts as Consumers Keep Fueling Growth
Apr 15, 2024 · US retail sales rose by more than forecast in March and the prior month was revised higher, showcasing resilient consumer demand that keeps fueling a surprisingly strong economy.
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