🚨 #USRetailSalesMissForecast — CONSUMER SLOWDOWN SIGNAL

U.S. Retail Sales came in below expectations, pointing to weakening consumer demand. This raises concerns about slowing economic momentum as high rates continue to pressure spending.$ZRO

Market Takeaways:

📉 USD softens on growth concerns

📈 Rate-cut hopes increase

⚠️ Stocks & crypto turn volatile as recession fears resurface

Weak retail sales suggest the consumer is finally feeling the squeeze — and markets are starting to price that in.$STG

📌 Bad data can be good for liquidity… but volatility comes first.