Advisor Perspectives

AUGUST 16, 2023

Month-over-month nominal retail sales in July were up 0.7% However, after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales were up 0.6% and up 3.17% year-over-year. MoM and down 0.12% year-over-year.

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Advisor Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Month-over-month nominal retail sales in June were up 0.19% and up 1.49% year-over-year. However, after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales were practically unchanged, increasing 0.01% and were down 1.55% year-over-year.

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Advisor Perspectives

JUNE 20, 2023

Month-over-month nominal retail sales in May were up 0.34% and up 1.23% year-over-year. However, after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales increased by 0.22% and were down 2.42% year-over-year.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 16, 2024

At 8:30 AM, Retail sales for December is scheduled to be released. increase in retail sales. • At 2:00 PM, the Federal Reserve Beige Book , an informal review by the Federal Reserve Banks of current economic conditions in their Districts. The consensus is for a 0.3% The consensus is for a 0.1%

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 17, 2023

Retail sales dropped in March for the fourth time in the past five months. Consumers cut spending further in March Aside from the surge in January, retail spending has been sluggish since November as households look to reduce expenses. Analysis: Poor spending to round out the first quarter Retail sales contracted by 1.0

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Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On balance, economic activity slowed since the previous report , with four Districts reporting modest growth, two indicating conditions were flat to slightly down, and six noting slight declines in activity. The economic outlook for the next six to twelve months diminished over the reporting period.

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Trade Brains

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Unusual Economic Indicators : You might have heard about indicators like the Big Mac Index (if you haven’t, you can read our previous article). Today, we’ll introduce you to some unusual economic indicators that might predict the economic conditions. Most Unusual Economic Indicators 1. What is it? What is the proof?

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Calculated Risk

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Most Districts indicated little to no change in economic activity since the September report. Consumer spending was mixed, especially among general retailers and auto dealers, due to differences in prices and product offerings. Fed's Beige Book "This report was prepared at the Federal Reserve Bank of St.

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 22, 2023

Retail sales decline in wake of January’s spending spree January’s explosion in retail sales appears to be an outlier, but the level of sales is still high. The February retail sales report showed that consumers pulled back on spending, but the level of sales was still strong and continues to drive economic growth.

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Fortune Financial

APRIL 22, 2023

Even Advance, generally accepted as the weakest of the large chains grew earnings per share at an above-market rate: Despite the low growth environment for auto parts retail, it is critical to point out that there is a somewhat unique tailwind to this category which is that the industry is generally cycle-agnostic.

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Advisor Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

After a stretch of wildly positive economic surprises, the latest US retail sales data felt like more of a mixed bag: the top-line number missed forecasts and, partially in response, stocks drifted aimlessly between losses and modest gains.

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 10, 2023

The new orders components in both surveys provide evidence of weakening economic demand, and the surveys are consistent with a slowing economy. percent decline in retail sales, which would be the fourth decline in the past five months. March’s job market readings fit the theme of slowing, but not plunging, economic growth.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 17, 2023

At 8:30 AM, Retail sales for December is scheduled to be released. decrease in retail sales. At 2:00 PM, the Federal Reserve Beige Book , an informal review by the Federal Reserve Banks of current economic conditions in their Districts. We re-entered that same sideways range after last week's CPI (3.42-3.62

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

the biggest US retailers are about to grab the earnings spotlight, providing investors crucial insight into consumer demand, the trajectory of economic growth and Corporate America’s profitability. From Home Depot Inc. to Walmart Inc.,

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Additionally, retail sales kicked off the year with a large jump, suggesting the very tight labor market and solid income growth is supporting more-than-healthy consumer activity. Retail sales surge Retail sales experienced rarely-seen growth in January after declining in four of the previous six months. percent in January.

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Nationwide Financial

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In his comments, Chairman Powell maintained a hawkish stance as the Fed continues to prioritize reducing inflation, even if it means some economic pain. Although total retail sales were down in November, spending at restaurants remained strong – now up 14 percent over the past year. Key Takeaways: What we learned last week: (pg.

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Nationwide Financial

JUNE 13, 2023

Coming off the blowout jobs report and the debt ceiling agreement, last week was a slower week for economic data. Given the Fed’s guidance, we expect them to hold rates unchanged on Wednesday, but retain a hawkish bias which opens the door to a July rate hike if economic activity and namely inflation do not cool sufficiently.

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Calculated Risk

JULY 12, 2023

Overall economic activity increased slightly since late May. Reports on consumer spending were mixed; growth was generally observed in consumer services, but some retailers noted shifts away from discretionary spending. Overall economic expectations for the coming months generally continued to call for slow growth.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 23, 2023

The large declines in retail sales in December and November signals that consumer spending lost a lot of steam despite some cooling in inflation as we ended 2022. 1) Retail sales trending down Retail sales fell by at least one percent for a second straight month in December. Key Takeaways: What we learned last week: (pg.

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Nationwide Financial

DECEMBER 12, 2022

December 15: Retail sales projected to pull back in November. percent drop in auto sales heavily weighing on the headline reading, retail sales likely fell 0.4 However, due to the headwinds from slower global economic activity and reduced domestic order books, the manufacturing sector is cooling. Due to the 3.4 percent overall.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

markets.businessinsider.com) Companies How retailers have responded to the post-pandemic era. ritholtz.com) Seven economic myths including that the consumer is 'tapped out.' bloomberg.com) Dave Nadig, Barry Ritholtz and Cameron Dawson talk 2023's economic cross-currents. awealthofcommonsense.com) U.S wsj.com) The U.S.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 15, 2023

priceactionlab.com) Retail traders are taking a break from trading. economicforces.xyz) The economic schedule for the coming week. Markets We are living through the worst bond bear market in history. cnbc.com) Why the stock market can rise in the face of war. wsj.com) How to think about core bond funds. Was it worth it?

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MarketWatch

APRIL 12, 2023

The MJBiz daily newsletter on Wednesday unveiled its 2023 MJBiz Factbook, projecting a positive economic impact from the U.S. billion in retail sales and $113.8 billion in additional economic impact, up from $33.6 billion in retail sales and $67.2 billion in retail sales and $113.8 billion in retail sales and $67.2

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

FOMC Says Inflation Is Still Too High Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Concerns over a firmer monetary policy were heightened by fresh economic data, touching off a climb in bond yields and a slide in stock prices last week. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Durable Goods Orders. Thursday: Jobless Claims.

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Advisor Perspectives

OCTOBER 18, 2023

US retail sales exceeded all forecasts and industrial production strengthened last month, fresh evidence of a resilient American consumer whose spending is helping stabilize manufacturing.

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Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Seasonal Retail Hiring Typically, retail companies start hiring for the holiday season in October, and really increase hiring in November. Here is a graph that shows the historical net retail jobs added for October, November and December by year. This graph really shows the collapse in retail hiring in 2008. million jobs.

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Retail activity as a percentage of the total market is at a record high, reflecting the buy-the-dip mentality, and has hints of the “gamification” of the market seen in 2021. With so much emotion driving institutional investors, retail investors seem calm and measured by comparison.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

etf.com) Companies Retailers are blaming organized theft as an excuse to close stores. advisorperspectives.com) Americans aren't used to economic volatility. (on.spdji.com) Rates The Treasury market has become the hot new market. bloomberg.com) Muni bond issuance has slowed to a crawl. cnn.com) WeWork ($WE) is prepping for bankruptcy.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 5, 2024

Unemployment Rate Seasonal Retail Hiring Typically, retail companies start hiring for the holiday season in October, and really increase hiring in November. Here is a graph that shows the historical net retail jobs added for October, November and December by year. This graph really shows the collapse in retail hiring in 2008.

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Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Seasonal Retail Hiring Typically, retail companies start hiring for the holiday season in October, and really increase hiring in November. Here is a graph that shows the historical net retail jobs added for October, November and December by year. This graph really shows the collapse in retail hiring in 2008. million jobs.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

economist.com) Five economic reasons to be thankful, including low unemployment claims. calculatedriskblog.com) Why you can safely ignore holiday retail spending forecasts. (championbets.com.au) Economy What odds do term spread models put on a recession? econbrowser.com) Companies are having to go all to hire new employees.

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Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Seasonal Retail Hiring Typically, retail companies start hiring for the holiday season in October, and really increase hiring in November. Here is a graph that shows the historical net retail jobs added for October, November and December by year. This graph really shows the collapse in retail hiring in 2008. million jobs.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 31, 2022

institutionalinvestor.com) Are retail investors going to return to crypto? economist.com) With economic sanctions in place, it's back to the future for the Russian auto industry. fortune.com) Economy Three things that are dampening economic pain, including remote work. wsj.com) People are removing.eth from their profiles.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 6, 2023

Seasonal Retail Hiring Typically, retail companies start hiring for the holiday season in October, and really increase hiring in November. Here is a graph that shows the historical net retail jobs added for October, November and December by year. This graph really shows the collapse in retail hiring in 2008. million jobs.

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Nationwide Financial

MAY 16, 2023

With most balance sheets for consumers and businesses in a solid state, Nationwide Economics is anticipating a moderate downturn later this year. KB: With a recession likely in the coming year, Nationwide Economics expects the unemployment rate to rise as businesses cut costs in response to reduced sales and recessionary impacts.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Economic indicators across consumption, income, industry and the labor market don’t point to a recession. Fast forward 12 months and not only did we not have a recession, but economic growth has accelerated over the past quarter and is showing strong momentum as we head into 2024.

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Fortune Financial

MARCH 7, 2024

The greatest and most immediate impact, however, was economic; researchers at the University of California, San Diego estimate that for every $1 put into building the interstate highway system, $1.80 was returned in greater economic activity.

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