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Retail Sales Post Biggest Gain in Seven Months

Retail Sales Post Biggest Gain in Seven Months

The July sales report supports expectations that the U.S. economy will continue on its modest growth path.

By Matthew Heller | August 16, 2017

Retail Sales Drop 0.2% in 2nd Straight Decline

Retail Sales Drop 0.2% in 2nd Straight Decline

The March sales report is another sign that consumers “have retrenched a bit in terms of spending in recent months."

By Matthew Heller | April 17, 2017

Tax Refund Delays Slow Retail Sales Growth

Tax Refund Delays Slow Retail Sales Growth

U.S. retail sales rose only 0.1% in February but are still 3.7% higher in the first two months of 2017 than the same period last year.

By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2017

Consumer Prices Post Biggest Gain in 4 Years

Consumer Prices Post Biggest Gain in 4 Years

January's 0.6% rise in the CPI and continued strength in retail sales "show the economy is starting the year off with a bang."

By Matthew Heller | February 16, 2017

U.S. Retail Sales End Year With 0.6% Increase

U.S. Retail Sales End Year With 0.6% Increase

Sales picked up momentum after a slow start to the holiday season, bringing the gain for all of 2016 to 3.3%.

By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2017

Retail Sales Growth Slows to 0.1% Last Month

Retail Sales Growth Slows to 0.1% Last Month

It was the smallest gain in three months but year-over-year sales were up 3.8%, suggesting a positive start to the holiday shopping season.

By Matthew Heller | December 15, 2016

Retail Sales Rise Better-Than-Expected 0.8%

Retail Sales Rise Better-Than-Expected 0.8%

"This is just the kind of data the Fed doves need to see to convince them to hike rates in December,” an economist says of the October jump.

By Matthew Heller | November 16, 2016

Retail Sales Show Another Strong Gain in May

Retail Sales Show Another Strong Gain in May

The 0.5% increase last month follows April's 1.3% surge, supporting the view that U.S. growth is rebounding.

By Matthew Heller | June 16, 2016

U.S. Retail Sales Fall in February

U.S. Retail Sales Fall in February

January retail sales were revised to a 0.4 drop from the previously reported 0.2% gain.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 15, 2016

U.S. Retail Sales Start Year on Strong Note

U.S. Retail Sales Start Year on Strong Note

Spending rose a higher-than-expected 0.2% in January as shoppers apparently shrugged off stock market turbulence.

By Matthew Heller | February 12, 2016

Producer Prices Dip for 2nd Straight Month

Producer Prices Dip for 2nd Straight Month

October showed a 0.4% decline in the producer price index, possibly complicating the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | November 13, 2015

Retail, Food Sales up Only 0.1% Last Month

Retail, Food Sales up Only 0.1% Last Month

Economists say the sluggish September figures support the view that the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 14, 2015

June Retail Sales Drop Hints at Slowdown

June Retail Sales Drop Hints at Slowdown

Retail sales fell 0.3% in June, after rising 1% in May, suggesting the U.S. economy could be slowing.

By Matthew Heller | July 14, 2015

U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April

U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April

Latest Commerce Department report suggests consumers are still saving money from cheaper gas prices.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 13, 2015

No Heat in July Retail Sales Numbers

No Heat in July Retail Sales Numbers

Limited wage growth, coupled with considerable pockets of unemployed workers, contributed to weak retail sales to start the third quarter.

By Iris Dorbian | August 13, 2014