Retail Sales
Retail Sales
About This Event
The change in retail sales for March will be released.
Previous: -0.2%
Forecast: -0.4%
Retail sales measure the change in the total value of sales at the retail level. This is a key indicator of consumer spending. Higher than expected retail sales is bullish, while lower than expected retail sales is bearish.
Retail sales in the US increased 0.4% mom in April of 2023, rebounding from two consecutive months of declines, but well below market forecasts of a 0.8% increase. Sales at motor vehicles and part dealers were up 0.4% and other increases were seen in sales at building material & garden supplies dealers (0.5%); food services and drinking places (0.6%); health and personal care stores (0.9%); merchandise stores (0.9%); nonstore retailers (1.2%); and miscellaneous store retailers (2.4%). On the other hand, sales at gasoline stations unexpectedly declined 0.8%, despite a rise in the price of gasoline and sales at food and beverage stores went down 0.2%. Other decreases were also recorded for clothing (-0.3%); electronics (-0.5%); furniture (-0.7%); and sporting goods, hobby, musical and books (-3.3%). However, the so-called core retail sales which exclude automobiles, gasoline, building materials and food services, increased at a faster 0.7%, in a sign of sustained consumer demand. source: U.S. Census Bureau
Why This Event Matters
Economic releases such as Retail Sales are widely followed because they can shape expectations for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. Traders and investors often use these data points when assessing interest-rate outlooks, Treasury yields, and sector rotation themes. The scheduled timing is April 14, 2023 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The change in retail sales for March will be released.
Previous: -0.2% Forecast: -0.4%
Retail sales measure the change in the total value of sales at the retail level. This is a key indicator of consumer spending. Higher than expected retail sales is bullish, while lower than expected retail sales is bearish.
Retail sales in the US increased 0.4% mom in April of 2023, rebounding from two...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Retail Sales?
- It is a stock market catalyst entry on Catacal—an event or release investors and traders may monitor. Details are summarized from the cited source and may be updated over time.
- When is Retail Sales?
- The calendar shows Apr 14, 2023 (America/New_York). Verify the exact time and any changes using the source link when planning around the event.
- Why does Retail Sales matter for investors?
- Macro releases can influence rate expectations, yields, and sector leadership. Market participants often reassess positioning after the data.
- Which stocks or sectors could be affected?
- Symbols linked to this listing include SPY; other names in the same industry group may also move with related news.
- How is this event categorized?
- Catacal groups this entry under "Economic Data" for navigation. Categories help you find comparable catalysts and build a week-by-week watchlist.
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