Retail Sales
Retail Sales
About This Event
The change in retail sales for June will be released.
Previous: 1%
Forecast: 0.2%
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.
US retail sales fell 0.6% month-on-month in July 2026, sharply missing expectations for a 0.1% rise and reversing June’s 0.2% gain. It was the first decline since October 2025 and the biggest since May last year, driven by weaker sales at nonstore retailers (-2.2%), likely reflecting spending pulled forward into June after Amazon moved its Prime Day event from July to June this year. Also, sales fell at motor vehicle & parts dealers (-1.8%), gasoline stations (-0.9%) and electronics & appliance stores (-0.5%). The data is not adjusted for inflation. Excluding autos and gasoline, sales fell 0.2%. Increases were seen in sales at clothing & clothing accessories stores (1.9%), health & personal care stores (0.7%), building material & garden eq. & supplies dealers (0.3%), and furniture & home furn. stores (0.3%). Sales excluding food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations, which are used to calculate GDP, were down 0.4%, the most since the start of 2025. 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 July 16, 2026 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The change in retail sales for June will be released.
Previous: 1% Forecast: 0.2%
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.
US retail sales fell 0.6% month-on-month in July 2026, sharply missing expectations for...
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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 Jul 16, 2026 (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?
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