New York Post
14 Aug 2026, 15:17 UTC · 2h ago
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US retail sales unexpectedly dropped 0.6% in July, the first decline in nine months and the largest in 14 months. — A surprise contraction in the primary driver of US GDP suggests a material slowdown in consumer spending and economic growth.
-0.60The retail sales decline, combined with recent job losses and mild inflation, increases expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates in September. — Market participants generally view a pause or pivot away from rate hikes as a positive catalyst for risk assets.
+0.50Core retail sales (excluding autos, gasoline, building materials, and food services) fell 0.4%, missing the forecast of a 0.3% increase. — Core sales are a high-signal proxy for the consumer spending component of GDP, indicating the slowdown is broader than just volatile categories.
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Nonstore retailers saw the steepest decline in sales at 2.2%, partly attributed to the shifting of Amazon Prime Day from July to June. — While partially a timing issue, it highlights vulnerability in the e-commerce sector.
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The decline in retail sales was partially attributed to Amazon shifting its Prime Day event, indicating a volatile promotional cycle.
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