Retail sales last month rose less than expected
U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June, reflecting a slower pace of growth than expected.
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- Strong retail sales mask widening K-shaped economy as consumer financial stress mounts KITCO · 48d ago
- The $557 Back-to-School Amazon-Walmart Tug of War PYMNTS.com · 48d ago
- Retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty, fading benefits from tax refunds KSL.com · 48d ago
- Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 11 AM ET: U.S. Retail Sales Rose at Slower Pace Last Month Moomoo · 48d ago
- We’re Eyeing Two Holdings as We Digest June Retail Sales Report TheStreet Pro · 48d ago
- Lower gasoline prices hold back US retail sales, underlying momentum remains Reuters · 48d ago
- With gas receipts plunging, June retail sales show a resilient consumer Los Angeles Times · 48d ago
- Retail sales up a modest 0.2% in June amid economic uncertainty and fading benefits from tax refunds AP News · 48d ago
- U.S. Retail Sales Rose at Slower Pace Last Month WSJ · 48d ago
- US retail sales rose 0.2% in June, up 6.7% from a year ago qz.com · 48d ago
- Gold price struggling as U.S. retail sales rise 0.2% in June KITCO · 48d ago
- US Retail Sales Rise Modestly as Consumers Spend Less on Gas Bloomberg.com · 48d ago
- Retail sales last month rose less than expected CNN · 48d ago
Where it stands
U.S. retail sales increased by 0.2% in June, which represents a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. This growth rate was lower than anticipated.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Bloomberg emphasizes the modest nature of the rise. Bloomberg specifically notes that consumers spent less on gas during this period.
Kitco reports that gold prices are struggling in the wake of these figures. Future developments depend on whether the slower pace of retail growth continues and how it further impacts gold prices.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.
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How much did U.S. retail sales increase in June?
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June.
What was the year-over-year increase for retail sales?
Retail sales were up 6.7% from a year ago.
What factor contributed to the modest rise in sales?
According to Bloomberg, consumers spent less on gas.
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