According to the U.S. Census Bureau, advance estimates for U.S. retail and food services sales in September 2024 reached $714.4 billion.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, advance estimates for U.S. retail and food services sales in September 2024 reached $714.4 billion, adjusted for seasonal variations and differences in holiday and trading days. This figure represents a 0.4 percent increase (±0.5 percent) compared to August 2024. Year over year, sales rose by 1.7 percent (±0.5 percent) from September 2023, reflecting continued growth in consumer spending.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The dollar index steadied around 102 on Tuesday, near its highest since April 2025, as the euro weakened on French fiscal and political concerns and Spain's upcoming snap election, yet stabilized near 1.1220 after touching its lowest level since May 2025.
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Weak US Jobs Ease Fed Hike Bets (5 – 9 October)Weak US labor market data shifted the monetary policy outlook after September nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, well below the 90,000 forecast, while prior months were revised lower. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, and wage growth slowed to 3.0%, cutting the probability of an October Fed hike to around 20%. The Dollar Index fell below 102 after the report, but remained on course for a third consecutive weekly gain.
Detail Safe-Haven Demand Keeps Dollar Firm (10.05.2026)Safe-haven demand and elevated Treasury yields supported the dollar as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious at the start of the week.
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