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Economists React To Inflation, Retail Sales: ‘The Soft Landing Narrative Is Still A Possibility But Not A Guarantee’

May 15, 12:13 PM

Inflation and retail sales slowed, signaling weaker consumer spending. Traders reacted by betting on Fed rate cuts, boosting S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to record highs, while bonds also surged. Economists remain optimistic but cautious.

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Treasury Yields Almost Fully Erase Post-Inflation Data Surge As Poor Retail Sales Reignite Fed Cut Hopes

By Piero Cingari

February 15, 11:15 AM

US Treasury note yields retract surge after the January inflation report, indicating a quick shift in investor sentiment.

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Retail Sales Sink In January, Manufacturing Indicators Improve, Jobless Claims Fall: Thursday’s Economic Digest

By Piero Cingari

February 15, 9:42 AM

Retail sales slow in Jan. after strong Dec., while surveys show signs of recovery in manufacturing. Jobless claims also fell. Stock futures up.

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Annual Retail Sales Surge By 5.6% In December, Hit 10-Month High, Showcase Robust Consumer Demand

By Piero Cingari

January 17, 10:07 AM

December 2023 saw U.S. retail sales surpass expectations, indicating robust consumer demand and influencing market trends, including a stronger U.S. dollar and shifts in Treasury yields.

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July’s Resilient Retail Sales Spark Speculation About Fed Policy And Economic Trajectory; Economists Weigh In

By Piero Cingari

August 15, 12:18 PM

Consumer spending maintained its robust momentum in July, as indicated by the latest retail sales data. Total sales grew by 0.7% month-on-month, the highest since January 2023, advancing from an upwardly revised 0.3% growth in June and sharply beating forecasts of 0.4%. In annual terms, retail sales soared 3.2%, smashing expectations of 1.5%.

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