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US Retail Sales Report Preview (AUG 2024)

US household spending is projected to increase 0.2% in August, with Retail Sales ex Autos expected to rise 0.3% during the same period.

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By : David Song
September 15, 2024 04:00 AM
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Canada Retail Sales Report Preview (JUN 2024)

Canada’s Retail Sales report is anticipated to show another contraction in June, with household spending projected to fall 0.3% following the 0.8% decline the month prior.

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By : David Song
August 21, 2024 11:20 AM
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New Zealand consumers are not helping out NZD/USD as it trades at 3-month lows

With rebuilding, more spending, and higher inflation expected, it may be difficult to keep Retail Sales down

February 27, 2023 03:18 PM
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US retail sales recap: Recession, Reschmession

The previously omnipresent calls for a 2023 recession in the US are looking more and more wrong by the day.

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Dollar strengthens ahead of US retail sales

Investors are pricing in a higher terminal interest rate in the US

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Australia’s retail snails weigh on December's trade figures (again)

Australia’s retail sales were down a lot more than expected in December, suggesting much of the hype had died over the Black Friday Sales and Cyber Sales Monday in November.

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January 30, 2023 09:03 PM
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Softer US data sends US Dollar lower

If the data continues to come out weak for the US, it could mean a move dovish Fed than expected.

January 18, 2023 11:18 AM

US Retail Sales increase, however, Target guides lower ahead of the holiday season

US Retail Sales for October were much better than expected and Walmart suggests in its guidance that strong data could continue through the holiday season. However, Target missed on earnings and downgraded its forecasts into Q4.

November 16, 2022 11:56 AM
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EUR/USD rebounds ahead of US retail sales

EUR/USD tests 200-day MA ahead of data release

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November 16, 2022 07:13 AM
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China data disappoints; USD/CNH halts 3-Day slide

Will USD/CNH hold and move higher? It may depend on how much the Chinese government is willing to further support the economy.

November 15, 2022 04:23 PM
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US data dump shows mixed results; US Dollar treading water

With mixed data from US Retail Sales, the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, and the NY State Empire Manufacturing Index, the US Dollar has been quiet.

September 15, 2022 11:47 AM

US retail sales preview: Will falling gas prices help or hurt retail sales?

The most salient change for US consumers in August was a steep, double-digit decline in gasoline prices...

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September 14, 2022 11:26 AM
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Better than expected Retail Sales can’t save the Pound

The July UK sales data was much better than expected. However, with the worse inflation data and employment data this week, combined with a strong US Dollar, couldn’t hold up GBP/USD and the pair may be headed for its lowest level since July 14th!

August 19, 2022 10:40 AM
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Retail Sales data mixed ; USD/JPY continues higher

The July headline Retail Sales print was slightly weaker; however, the core print was stronger. Due to the mixed data, USD/JPY continued its overnight path higher as price broke out of a descending wedge.

August 17, 2022 11:18 AM

Does the strong Retail Sales data check the box for higher rates?

“Never bet against the American consumer” is a phrase that has been thrown around the street, and June’s data shows why.

July 15, 2022 11:20 AM

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US Retail Sales: Is inflation affecting the US consumer?

The main culprit for the lower print was a decrease in new car and trucks.

June 15, 2022 11:09 AM

US Consumer still spending despite high inflation; EUR/USD

Anyone who is worried about the effects that inflation will have on household spending can take a deep breath for another month as April’s Retail Sales data continued to be strong.

May 17, 2022 10:24 AM
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US Retail Sales solid for January

There is an adage on Wall Street: “Never underestimate the American consumer", which appears appropriate for January's retail sales data

February 16, 2022 10:50 AM
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US bad data dump; but it’s inflation that matters!

The US released a host of December economic data this morning, and all missed BIGLY.

January 14, 2022 01:15 PM
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The Aussie rallies on strong retail trade

Punchy retail data sent the Aussie higher across the board. Yet with US CPI expected to rise further tomorrow, the upside may be limited for AUD/USD.

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January 10, 2022 11:15 PM
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US Retail Sales weak and UK CPI stronger, but the focus is on FOMC

Don’t forget about the BOE meeting tomorrow!

December 15, 2021 01:02 PM