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Weekly Report: what happened at RSPD last week (0422-0426)?

Retail Sales Data Suggests A Strong Consumer, Or Does It

March retail sales data suggests a robust consumer, leading economists to become more optimistic about economic growth this year. Retail sales data was extraordinarily weak from October to January, the traditionally strongest shopping months of the year. Lance Roberts says to remain cautious about economic exuberance. He says the March retail sales report was NOT adjusted for inflation.

Weekly Report: what happened at RSPD last week (0415-0419)?

Wells Fargo sees growing concerns about consumers as key earnings takeaway

FDIS: Consumer Discretionary Dashboard For April

Consumers Binge Despite Higher Interest Rates, And The Fed Watches Them Nervously

Retail sales in March increased by 0.7% seasonally adjusted, with a year-over-year jump of 4.0%. Total retail sales jumped 10.1% in March from February to $712 billion. Ecommerce, food services, and general merchandise retailers were the biggest drivers of growth.

U.S. Retail Sales Rack Up Solid March Numbers

U.S. Retail sales smashed expectations in March, with total sales up 0.7% and ex-autos up 1.1%. Non-store retailers and bars and restaurants saw the biggest year/year increase. Five out of the 10 consumer-related industries have turned positive. The latest retail sales data reflects strong consumer buying.

U.S. Household Spending Holds Firm

Retail sales beat all expectations. US retail sales rose a very robust 0.7% month-on-month in March versus 0.4% expected. With jobs, inflation, and activity all beating expectations, the Federal Reserve is in no position to cut interest rates. We expect spending and inflation to slow, but the Fed won't be contemplating rate cuts.