Measures Change in the total value of sales at the retail level;
Usual Effect Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;
Frequency Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends;
Next Release Aug 3, 2017
Notes This is the earliest look at vital consumer spending data;
Why Traders
Care It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity;
Usual Effect Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;
Frequency Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends;
Next Release Aug 3, 2017
Notes This is the earliest look at vital consumer spending data;
Why Traders
Care It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity;