Economy News February Retail Sales Up 0 6 , Yet Fissures Emerge In What Has Been A Driving Force For Us Economy

US Retail Sales Increase Strongly; Softening Labor Market a Headwind

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August as consumers bought a range of goods and dined out, but a weakening labor market and rising prices because of tariffs ... Read More

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes

US Economy A cashier rings up groceries in Dallas, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (LM Otero ... Read More

US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth

U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday, though part of the rise probably reflected ... Read More

Credit-Card Data Show Softer US Retail Sales as Shutdown Delays Report

Credit-card data and other private-sector alternatives to the official US retail sales report largely suggest consumer demand moderated last month after a vigorous stretch of spending this summer. Read More

U.S. retail sales keep up the pace in August in stronger-than-expected print

U.S. Retail Sales grew 0.6% M/M to $732.0B in August, outpacing the +0.3% consensus and maintaining the 0.6% increase in July, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. The ... Read More

Aided by back-to-school purchases, retail sales up 0.6% in August

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt ... Read More

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to ... Read More