US May retail sales data
- Prior was -1.3% m/m (revised to -1.7%)
- Retail sales ex autos +1.3% vs +0.4% expected
- Prior ex autos -0.7% (revised to -0.9%)
- Retail sales control group +1.1% vs +0.4% expected
- Retail sales ex auto and gas +1.1% vs -0.8% prior
- Ex autos/gas/building materials/food services +1.1% vs -1.4% prior
- Full report
Sales are up 18.0% above the June 2020 level.
Some key categories (m/m):
- Food and drinking places +2.3%
- Non store retailers (online) +1.2%
- Clothing and accessories +2.6%
- Gasoline stations +2.5%
- Electronics and appliances +3.3%
- Furniture -3.6%
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers -2.0%
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