The retail sales control group, which excludes automobiles, gasoline, building materials, and restaurants to provide a clearer view of GDP impact, grew only 0.1%, missing the 0.3% expectation. Spending on goods excluding both gasoline and autos rose 0.2%, down from a 1.2% gain in the previous period. Year-over-year retail sales climbed to 6.29% in September from 6.01% in August.
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US Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in September to Beat Estimates
US Markets5 days ago
Demand for goods among American consumers showed resilience across most categories last month, though key indicators used for economic growth measurements lagged. Total US retail sales grew 0.8% month-over-month in September, surpassing the 0.3% estimate, while sales excluding automobiles rose 0.9%, beating the 0.5% forecast.
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