Latest reading: Retail sales increased 0.6% month-on-month in seasonally adjusted terms in July (June: +0.3% mom), beating market expectations. However,...
Retail Sales in United States
The American economy recorded an average growth rate of 5.1% in retail sales over the decade to 2024, below Major Economies's average of 4.1%. In 2024, the United States's retail sales growth was 2.6%.
United States Retail Chart
Note: This chart displays Retail Sales (ann. var. %) for United States from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
United States Retail Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (ann. var. %) | 0.7 | 18.1 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
Retail sales growth moderates in July
Latest reading: Retail sales grew 0.5% month-on-month in seasonally adjusted terms in July (June: +0.9% mom), in line with market expectations. The biggest sales gains came from motor vehicle and parts dealers and furniture stores, with smaller increases at sporting goods, non-store, clothing and gas stations. Declines were seen at miscellaneous retailers, building materials and electronics stores. On an annual basis, retail sales rose at a softer pace of 3.9% in July (June: +4.4% yoy).
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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