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U.S. Retail Sales MoM

Latest Release

Jul 16, 2021

Actual

0.6%

Forecast

-0.4%

-1.7%

Retail Sales gauges the change in the aggregate value of sales at the retail level across the country. It is an important indicator of consumer spending accounting for the majority of overall economic activity.

A reading that is stronger than forecast is generally supportive (bullish) for the USD, while a weaker than forecast reading is generally negative (bearish) for the USD.

Importance:

Country:

Currency: USD

Source: Census Bureau

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Aug 17, 2021 (Jul)	13:30			0.6%
Jul 16, 2021 (Jun)	13:30	0.6%	-0.4%	-1.7%
Jun 15, 2021 (May)	13:30	-1.3%	-0.8%	0.9%
May 14, 2021 (Apr)	13:30	0.0%	1.0%	10.7%
Apr 15, 2021 (Mar)	13:30	9.8%	5.9%	-2.7%
Mar 16, 2021 (Feb)	13:30	-3.0%	-0.5%	7.6%

News

S&P 500 Snaps 3-Week Win Streak Despite Upbeat Start to Earnings Season By Investing.com - Jul 16, 2021

By Yasin Ebrahim Investing.com – The S&P 500 snapped a three-week winning streak Friday as an unexpected rebound in retail sales pointing to a stronger consumer, and better-than-expected earnings this...

S&P 500 Falls as Bulls in Hiding Despite Signs of Strong Consumer By Investing.com - Jul 16, 2021

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By Geoffrey Smith Investing.com -- U.S. stocks started Friday on a strong note, with all three main indices rising after retail sales data for June showed the U.S. consumer still spending freely. By...

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