The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers fell flat in July, but largely because of falling gas prices and fewer purchases of new cars and trucks. Sales were stronger at other Read more
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Eurozone retail sales fell in June due to higher prices
Eurozone retail sales fell in June due to rising inflation and declining consumer confidence among households, the European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat said Wednesday. The volume of retail sales fell Read more
U.K. retail sales declined slightly in June on lower fuel, clothing sales
U.K. retail sales fell in June for the fourth time in five months, dragged by lower fuel sales, adding to evidence of a weakening in consumer spending as the cost-of-living Read more
U.S. stocks futures rise after strong retail sales number
U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Friday after retail-sales data came in stronger than expected, while Citigroup surpassed expectations for its second-quarter earnings. How are stock-index futures trading? Futures Read more
U.S. retail sales climb 1% in June — but higher prices a big reason why
The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers rose a solid 1% in June, but some of the increase was tied to higher prices of gasoline and food. Sales likely fell if Read more
Treasury yields edge lower ahead of retail sales and other reports
Treasury yields were drifting south on Friday as investors awaited a slew of economic data, including retail sales and inflation expectations from the University of Michigan sentiment survey. What’s happening? Read more
U.S. stock futures rise ahead of retail sales data, Citigroup results
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Friday, as investors awaited data including retail sales and the University of Michigan sentiment survey, as well as earnings from Citigroup Inc. and Wells Read more