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Trader's Glossary · Macro
Definition. Monthly data on the value of US retail sales, published by the Census Bureau. An important measure of consumer strength.
How it works
Consumption is the largest part of US GDP, so retail sales are closely watched. The market also looks at the version excluding autos and gasoline.
Example
It's usually released in the middle of the month at 8:30 AM New York time (14:30 in Warsaw).
What to watch out for
The data is nominal, i.e. it includes the effect of inflation, and it's often revised significantly.
See also
GDP , CPI (consumer price index) , Volatility .
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