Retail sales data should confirm a robust holiday season
Investors are now looking to companies’ earnings for the most current view of consumer health.
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US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest
US retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as holiday shopping gathered momentum, following a revised 0.1% decline in October, according to data released by the Commerce Department.
Bloomberg L.P.
US Retail Sales Rebound on Car Buying, Holiday-Season Sales
US retail sales rose in November by the most since July, fueled by a rebound in auto purchases and resilient holiday shopping. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.6% ...
Bloomberg L.P.
US Retail Sales Shows Resilient Consumer Spending Beyond Cars
US retail sales were little changed in October as solid spending in several categories was muted by a decline at motor vehicle dealers. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, was ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)
US retail sales unexpectedly unchanged in October
U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October, though consumer spending appears to have remained on a solid footing at the start of the fourth quarter despite the rising cost of living that is ...
Retail sales growth will slow in the US, UK, France, and Germany in 2026, Bain & Company forecasts
Bain projects US retail sales to grow 3.5% year over year in 2026, to $5.3 trillion, slightly down from estimated 4.0% growth in 2025. Volume growth will be modest, with inflation projected to hover ...