Retail Sales
Retail Sales
About This Event
The change in retail sales for December will be released.
Previous: 0.3%
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 shrank 0.8% month-over-month in January 2024, reversing from a downwardly revised 0.4% rise in December, and worse than market forecasts of a 0.1% fall. It is the biggest decrease in retail sales since March last year, primarily driven by the aftermath of the holiday shopping season and cold weather. Sales at building materials and garden equipment (-4.1%), miscellaneous store retailers (-3%), gasoline stations (-1.7%), motor vehicles and parts (-1.7%) recorded the biggest declines. Sales were also lower at health and personal care stores (-1.1%), nonstore retailers (-0.8%), electronic and appliance stores (-0.4%), clothing (-0.2%) and sporting goods, hobby, musical instruments and books (-0.2%). In contrast, sales were up 1.5% at furniture stores, 0.7% at food services and drinking places, food and beverage stores (0.1%) and flattened at general merchandise stores. Retail sales are adjusted for seasonality but not for price changes. 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 January 17, 2024 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The change in retail sales for December will be released.
Previous: 0.3% 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 shrank 0.8% month-over-month in January 2024, reversing...
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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 Jan 17, 2024 (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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