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U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in September, but much of the gain came from higher gasoline prices rather than stronger underlying demand. The report points to a resilient consumer, while also reinforcing the case for the Federal Reserve to stay cautious on rate cuts.
U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August, rising 1.4% and beating forecasts across key measures. The broad-based gain signals resilient consumer demand, but it also strengthens the case for persistent inflation pressure and a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance.
July retail sales fell 0.6%, the sharpest monthly drop since May 2025, as core measures also missed forecasts. Tax refunds and June promotions likely pulled demand forward, but the broad pullback still points to a cooling consumer and adds pressure on third-quarter growth and Fed policy.
U.S. retail sales rose just 0.2% in June, but the details were sturdier than the headline suggested. Lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts, while the control group climbed 0.5%, pointing to resilient consumer demand and solid second-quarter spending momentum.
U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in May, signaling that household spending is still powering the economy. The broad-based gain lifted growth hopes, pushed Treasury yields higher, and added pressure on the Fed’s rate-cut outlook as stocks sold off on the stronger demand data.
U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April, matching forecasts and marking a third straight monthly gain. Core measures beat expectations, but higher gas prices and inflation clouded the real demand picture, reinforcing expectations that the Fed will stay on hold.
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