US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall 0.6% in July
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What happened
US retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6% in July, marking the first decline in nine months, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Why it matters
The data suggests a slowdown in consumer spending, a key component of economic growth.
Notes
- unsupported-claim:marking the first decline in nine months
Sources
Forex Economic Calendar for August 14, 2026
forex.tradingcharts.com · Published: Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM
United States Economic Calendar for August 14, 2026
forex.tradingcharts.com · Published: Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM