Weekly Economic Snapshot: Resilience Amid Record Sentiment Lows
Last week's economic data was defined by conflicting signals from the consumer. While retail figures suggest resilience, sentiment levels have plummeted to record lows.
Retail Sales Jump 1.7% in March, Higher Than Expected
The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was more robust than expected in March. Headline sales jumped 1.7%, a sharp acceleration from February's 0.7% rise and above the projected 1.4% growth.
IBUY's 10-Year Anniversary Marks Decade-Long Journey in Online Retail
Exactly 10 years ago, the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) debuted, marking a decade since its inception gave investors concentrated exposure to digital commerce. In 2016, IBUY established the notion that retail was becoming more of a technology story.
Retail Sales Fall 0.2% in January, Less Than Expected
The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was down less than feared in January. Headline sales slipped 0.2%, a step down from December's flat reading but better than the projected 0.3% decline.
Retail ETFs in Spotlight as US Releases Holiday Season Report Card
XRT and other retail ETFs come into focus after flat December sales and weak real spending cast a shadow over the 2025 holiday season.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Labor Strength Meets Cooling Inflation
The U.S. economy began 2026 with a display of unexpected resilience in the labor market, even as long-term data revisions painted a more modest picture of 2025 growth. While consumer spending showed signs of exhaustion during the holiday season, inflation continued its downward trajectory, reaching levels not seen in several years.
Retail Sales Flat in December, Lower Than Expected
The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in December. Headline sales were unchanged, down from November's 0.6% reading and below the projected 0.4% growth.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Consumer Prices Ease as Margin Debt Hits Historic Highs
As the second half of January begins, the U.S. economy presents a picture of cooling inflation and resilient consumer activity. While consumer price growth hit a six-month low in December and retail sales rebounded to start the holiday season, investor sentiment has reached a fever pitch.
Retail Sales Up 0.6% in November, Higher Than Expected
November's Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed a pickup in consumer spending. Headline sales were up 0.6%, up from -0.1% pullback in October and above the projected 0.5% growth.
Looking back on a rough year for the retail sector
CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'The Exchange' to report on 2025's biggest retail losers and winners, the resilience of the consumer and more.
Retail Sales Flat in October, Lower Than Expected
October's Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau revealed a slowdown in consumer spending. Headline sales were flat, missing the projected 0.1% monthly growth.
Strong Start to Holiday Season Amid Strains Spotlight These Retail ETFs
Record holiday spending masks consumer strain, but strong retail earnings lift interest in ETFs XRT, RTH, IBUY and ONLN.
