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Aug. retail sales insights
Retail sales smash expectations despite a drop in consumer confidence
Retail sales in the UK blew past expectations in August, climbing to their highest level since July 2022, according to the ONS.
August Retail Sales Beat. Why It Won’t Be a ‘Game Changer’ for the Fed.
A strong report could pave the way for a more modest rate cut, while a softer reading may spur the central bank into taking more drastic action.
UK retail sales jump in August
UK retail sales enjoyed a robust performance in August, with volumes rising by 1%, surpassing economists' forecasts, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest figures mark a continued recovery, following a 0.7% increase in July, and lift year-on-year sales by 2.5%. This outpaced the City consensus of a 1.4% rise.
UK retail sales rise 1% in August
British retail sales rose 1% in August, official figures showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a monthly rise of 0.4% in sales volumes from July. After a surge in inflation in 2022 which caused a hit to consumer spending power for much of the following two years,
Retail sales rise in August despite waning consumer confidence
Retail sales continued to grow in August despite consumer confidence plummeting, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Retail Sales August 2024: Consumer Demand Slowed But No Need For Panic
Real Retail Sales contract slightly in August 2024, showing a soft landing for the economy. Click for my full review of the data and the likely impact on markets.
UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - British retail sales rose 1% in August, official figures showed on Friday. After a surge in inflation in 2022 which caused a hit to consumer spending power for much of the following two years, a slowdown in price growth and faster increases in wages have helped to restore some of the lost living standards.
Online retail sales rose nearly 8% in August over last year
Analysts say there's still room for growth when it comes to online shopping, though most purchases are still made in person.
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US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve ...
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US Retail Sales Post Surprise Gain, Helped by Online Stores
US retail sales unexpectedly rose in August, pointing to healthy consumer demand that continues to underpin the economy.
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Retail sales surge to two-year high as British shoppers snap up summer deals
UK retail sales hit a two-year high in August, with shoppers splurging on summer deals and food, boosting the high street.
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London blue-chips slip as sterling jumps after retail sales beat
UK shares slipped on Friday while the British pound jumped, though the stock index was set to eke out weekly gains riding on ...
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BUSINESS LIVE: Retail sales up 1% in August; Investec profits increase; Volution makes takeover deal
Retail sales increased by 1 per cent in August, according to the Office for National Statistics, as better weather boosted ...
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UK Retail Sales Rise More Than Forecast
UK retail sales grew more than expected in August as warmer weather boosted food and clothing sales, data from the Office for ...
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Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is ...
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Ocado Retail Lifts Sales Guidance on Improved Volumes
Ocado lifted its revenue guidance for fiscal 2024 and confirmed its earnings target, after its retail joint venture with ...
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