RSS US November retail sales control group +0.4% vs +0.4% expected

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 RSS US November retail sales control group +0.4% vs +0.4% expected

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  • Prior control group was -0.1%
  • Headline retail sales +0.7% versus +0.4% expected
  • Prior m/m sales +0.4% (revised to +0.5%)
  • Retail sales $724.6 billion versus $718.9 billion prior
  • Retail sales y/y +3.8% versus +2.85% prior (highest since Dec 2023)
  • Ex autos +0.2% versus +0.4% expected
  • Prior ex autos +0.1% prior (revised to +0.2%)
  • Ex autos and gas +0.2% versus +0.1% prior

Ahead of this report, the market was pricing in a 94% chance of a Fed rate cut to 4.25-4.50% but less than two further cuts in 2025. The pricing is slightly more-dovish afterwards.

Within the details:

  • Food Services & Drinking Places stores declined -0.4% month-over-month, which isn't a great sign for the consumer
  • Auto sales were up 2.6% m/m and 6.5% y/y
  • Nonstore retailers (e-commerce) +1.8% m/m and +9.8% y/y

I don't see signs of consumer acceleration here, though rate cuts are likely helping autos.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
 
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