The pound "dived faster than Neymar" after "terrible" UK retail sales numbers
June retail sales came in at -0.5%, versus analysts forecasts of 0.4% growth. The underperformance, coupled with bad data earlier in the week, means an interest rate hike .....»»
Stock futures trade cautiously higher despite inflation concerns
Investors will be watching for more retail earnings and home sales numbers.....»»
Tim Seymour Says Economic Data Takes Backseat To Coronavirus News
Data released Thursday from the National Association of Home Builders was "catastrophic," while retail sales "weren't terrible," but investors are more focused elsewhere, Seymour Asset Management's Tim Seymour read more.....»»
Retail Sales Set Dismal Tone for the COVID-19 Recession
It is no secret that the economy is in a tailspin due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but sometimes the economic numbers are shocking when they are released, even when the public is braced........»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields inch lower ahead of retail sales, industrial production
U.S. Treasury yields grind lower Friday, capping off a turbulent week of trading, ahead of retail sales and industrial production numbers that could give clues about the U.S. economy’s health......»»
Harley-Davidson"s sales growth struggle sends shares tumbling
Harley-Davidson Inc on Tuesday reported a decline in quarterly motorcycle revenue that outpaced Wall Street's estimates as retail sales in the United States dived again, sending its shares lower......»»
London Markets: Dismal retail sales data report drives FTSE 100 higher and pound lower as rate-cut fever builds
U.K. stocks were climbing and the pound was falling after weaker-than-expected retail sales data......»»
Pound stumbles after weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data
The British pound fell.....»»
Japan growth gloom deepens, but China data cheers
Industrial output and retail sales numbers point to a quarterly contraction in Japan's economy, but there were some more upbeat data out of China on Friday. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Millennials exchanging, shopping boosts post-holiday sales numbers
Holiday retail sales have hit record-highs......»»
Lackluster U.S. retail sales dim fourth quarter economic growth outlook
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 rise slightly, cast shadow on fourth-quarter economic growth
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......»»
Lackluster U.S. retail sales cast shadow on fourth-quarter economic growth
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......»»
Let the good times roll for holiday retail sales numbers
Digital sales are expected to be robust this holiday season, ranging from $144 billion to $149 billion, Deloitte said......»»
Walmart retreats from record as investors poke holes in earnings
Investors in the retail industry are a tough crowd. Just ask Walmart Inc., which matched sales growth estimates, raised its forecast -- and watched its shares drift lower in midday trading as analysts picked over the numbers......»»
Jalinski unfazed by weak retail sales due to "generally strong" economy
Josh Jalinski, president of Jalinski Advisory Group and author of "Retirement Reality Check," says he's not worried about weak retail sales numbers, since "the economy is generally strong." Yahaira Jacquez reports......»»
Pound slides, retail flatlines as Brexit looms
The pound slides and UK retail sales flatline as Brexit looms and an election looks ever more likely. As David Pollard reports, new readings show pressure mounting on the construction sector, too......»»
London markets slide as U.S.-China talks stall and pound rebounds on retail boost
London markets retreated on Wednesday as trade talks between the U.S. and China hit a Huawei hurdle and the pound rebounded on strong U.K. retail sales......»»
GBP/USD: Three Reasons For The Pound"s Plunge
GBP/USD has dropped to fresh six-month amid recession fears. Weak BRC retail sales exacerbate the pound's pounding. Comments by Ireland's finance minister also weigh. Tuesday's daily chart points to near oversold conditions on GBP/USD. read more.....»»
China Disappoints With Sluggish Numbers: 5 ETFs in Focus
Amid escalating trade war tensions, China's economy disappoints investors with a slowdown in retail sales, industrial output and declining investments. .....»»