US retail sales beat expectations
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After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy
US retail sales rebounded in June in a broad advance, potentially tempering some concerns about a retrenchment in consumer spending.
Sales at retailers rebounded in June after the White House dialed back high U.S. tariffs, as consumers temporarily shrugged off the trade wars and spent more on cars, clothes, do-it-yourself projects and dining out.
The major indexes remain at or near record highs while navigating a plethora of catalysts, including earnings, economic data, tariffs, and Trump-Powell drama.
Dozens of companies listed under the index have surpassed analyst expectations through a series of earnings reports this week.
Wall Street’s market averages trade higher on Thursday, as investors digested fresh data on retail sales and jobless claims. The benchmark S&P 500 (SP500) has pushed up by 0.2% and the blue-chip Dow (DJI) has climbed by 0.
June retail sales data will give investors a look at how tariff-fueled inflation is shaping consumer spending.