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USA Retail Sales (MoM) For July -0.6% Vs 0.1% Est.

Aug 14, 2026 · 08:30 AM ET· updated 55m ago

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Why It Matters

People bought less stuff in stores last month than expected, which means shoppers might be spending less money right now. When shoppers slow down their buying, it can give us a clue about whether the whole economy is staying strong or getting weaker.

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