US retail sales beat expectations in August; weakening labor market dims outlook

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August, but momentum could ease amid labor market weakness and rising goods prices because of tariffs on imports. Retail sales rose 0.6% last month ... Read More

A good sign for the US economy? August retail sales rise, beat expectations

Economists said the August jump in spending was driven in part by back-to-school shopping and consumers still trying to get ahead of tariffs. Most retail categories posted a gain in August, with ... Read More

US futures edge up on Fed rate cut expectations; retail sales data awaited

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Tuesday after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs in the previous session, as investors remained expectant about interest rate cuts from the ... Read More

US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs

Retail sales in the United States were hotter than expected in August, government data showed Tuesday, although analysts warned consumers may run out of steam as President Donald Trump's tariffs bite. Read More

Retail sales beat expectations in August; weakening labor market dims outlook

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August, but momentum could ease amid labor market weakness and rising goods prices because of tariffs on imports. Read More