11/16/2024
October retail sales grew from the prior month, reflecting continued resilience in the American consumer.
Retail sales rose 0.4% in October. Economists had expected a 0.3% spending, according to Bloomberg data. Meanwhile, retail sales in September were revised up to a 0.8% increase from a prior reading that showed a 0.4% increase in the month, according to Census Bureau data. Auto sales drove a majority of the gains in October's reading with sales in the sector rising 1.6%. https://yhoo.it/48RKBtA