US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Stall in December
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AI-PoweredUS retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, with a flat reading after a 0.6% gain in November, indicating a potential slowdown in consumer spending.
Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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US retail sales stalled in December, as the value of retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, was little changed after a 0.6% gain in November. Stuart Paul of Bloomberg Economics has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
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US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, with a flat reading after a 0.6% gain in November, indicating a potential slowdown in consumer spending.
Market Impact
Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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