#USRetailSalesMissForecast US Retail Sales Stagnate: A Winter Chill for the Economy? 🛍️📉
The latest data is in, and it’s a cold snap for the markets. U.S. Retail Sales for December came in flat at 0%, sharply missing the 0.4% growth analysts had forecasted.
With core sales also stalling, the "resilient consumer" narrative is facing a reality check. Several factors are at play:
Post-Holiday Fatigue: Spending slowed significantly after a busy autumn.
Economic Headwinds: High interest rates and cooling job growth are finally biting into household budgets.
Market Reaction: The USD pulled back as traders weigh the likelihood of sooner-than-expected Fed rate cuts.
Is this a temporary blip or the "canary in the coal mine" for a 2026 slowdown?
#USRetailSalesMissForecast #EconomyUpdate #ConsumerSpending #Fed #MarketNews
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