U.S. retail sales reportedly rose 1.2% in August 2026, above forecast
A September 16 post cites a 0.8% forecast and a revised 0.5% decline in July, arguing that stronger spending gives the Fed room to prioritize inflation over rate cuts.
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A post shared on September 16, 2026, says U.S. retail sales rose 1.2% month over month in August, beating a 0.8% forecast after July’s revised 0.5% decline. It puts core retail sales growth at 1.4%, versus 0.6% expected. The author argues that the figures support a hawkish Fed stance and says markets were heavily pricing in a 25-basis-point rate hike ahead of that day’s Fed decision.
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