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US Retail Sales

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what usually moves

  • ES / MES
  • DXY
  • Retail stocks

What is US Retail Sales?

Monthly change in US retail spending, released mid-month at 8:30 AM ET.

Why it moves markets

Consumer spending drives most of the US economy, so surprises move growth expectations, the dollar and consumer stocks.