US EditionRetail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
- U.S. retail sales in January fell 0.9%, as reported by the Commerce Department, which was a larger decline than economists expected.
- January's average temperature was the lowest since 1988, impacting consumer spending, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics.
- Cold weather, inflation pressures, and drops in consumer confidence contributed to the sales decline, with specialty stores facing a 4.6% drop.
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From the Voice of America in Washington, the Economic Note.
Chill in Retail: Economic Growth Slows as U.S. Sales Experience Sharp Drop
Chill in Retail: Economic Growth Slows as U.S. Sales Experience Sharp Drop U.S. retail sales took a significant hit in January, plummeting by the most in nearly two years, according to data from the Commerce Department. The decline, attributed to severe weather and a natural slowdown following strong advances in the preceding months, suggests that the economic growth has sharply slowed.The broad-based downturn in retail sales has economists spec…
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