Rising Consumer Spending Builds Investment Case For IBUY ETF
Despite obstinate inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, consumers continue to open their wallets and spend. But how they spend is another story.
Retail Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Month
According to the Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report, consumer spending rose for a fifth straight month in June. Headline sales were up 0.2% as expected, marking a slowdown from May's 1.0% increase.
How IBUY Taps Into Prime Day's Online Retail Boom
One of the biggest online sales of the year is currently in full swing. Of course, we are talking about Amazon's Prime Day 2026, which runs from June 23 to June 26.
Retail Sales: Consumer Spending Up for Fourth Straight Month
According to the Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report, consumer spending climbed for the fourth straight month in May. Headline sales rose 0.9%, almost double the projected 0.5% growth and marking an acceleration from April's 0.4% rise.
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.
