Retail Sales Growth Slows to 0.1% After Months of Strong Spending

Following March's surprising surge in Retail Sales - after 3 months of declines - April saw spending growth slow notably to just +0.3% from a revised-higher March 0.8% gain. February's initial decline was also revised t.....»»

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labor market, raising fears the economy was slowing a bit faster than anticipated in the fourth quarter......»»

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labor market, raising fears of a much faster slowdown in fourth-quarter economic growth than currently anticipated......»»

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labor market, raising fears the economy was slowing a bit faster than anticipated in the fourth quarter......»»

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in August, with retail hiring declining for a seventh straight month, but strong wage gains should support consumer spending and keep the economy expanding moderately amid rising threats from trade tensions......»»

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in August, with retail hiring declining for a seventh straight month, but strong wage gains should support consumer spending and keep the economy expanding moderately amid rising threats from trade tensions......»»

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in August, with retail hiring declining for a seventh straight month, but strong wage gains should support consumer spending and keep the economy expanding moderately amid rising threats from trade tensions......»»

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, the latest sign economic growth has shifted into low gear as stimulus from $1.5 trillion in tax cuts and increased government spending fades......»»

U.S. retail sales increase for the first time in three months owing to strong consumer spending and improved economic fundamentals. U.S. retail sales picked up in March after decl.....»»

CFRA's investment strategist also tells Reuters' Fred Katayama that May's strong retail sales data bodes well for economic growth and brings comfort to those concerned about inflation......»»

Americans boosted their spending at retailers in June, capping a strong quarter of consumption that is expected to help ramp up economic growth......»»

American consumers reined in their spending in August, taking a breather after very strong sales growth in July......»»

U.S. retail sales recorded their smallest gain in six months in August as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and clothing, but upward revisions to July data likely keep intact expectations of strong economic growth in the third quarter......»»

U.S. retail sales recorded their smallest gain in six months in August as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and clothing, but upward revisions to July data likely keep intact expectations of strong economic growth in the third quarter......»»

American consumers reined in their spending in August, taking a breather after very strong sales growth in July......»»

U.S. retail sales recorded their smallest gain in six months in August as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and clothing, but upward revisions to July data kept intact expectations of strong economic growth in the third quarter......»»

Here Comes A Big Miss In Retail Sales Bank of America's economists have been on a roll in the past three months. Back in February, the bank looked at its credit and debit card spending data and concluded that cons.....»»

Retail sales rose 5.3% for the month, with experts widely giving credit to stimulus spending......»»

The reading marks the second straight retail-sales contraction following five straight months of growth. .....»»

Credit card issuer American Express Co reported a fourth-quarter profit on Friday that beat analysts' estimates, as more people used its cards for shopping and paying bills while a strong U.S. retail sales environment also helped......»»