Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts
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Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - 5h -
10-, 30-year yields lower as February retail sales come in weak
Yields on U.S. government debt were mixed Monday morning after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.MarketWatch - 5h -
U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report
Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.MarketWatch - 4h -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - 6d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
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Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February
Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.Inc. - 3h -
Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time
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China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
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U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 7
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