WASHINGTON (MarketWatch)
U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in June largely because
of strong demand for autos and higher gasoline prices, but sales were soft in
several key segments such as home improvement and department stores
Retail
sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4% last month, the Commerce Department said Monday
Economists polled by
MarketWatch had forecast retail sales to climb by 0.9% overall
Sales got a big
lift from the auto industry, with purchases up 1.8%
That's the biggest gain
since last November
Excluding autos, however, sales were unchanged
Economists
had expected a 0.6% increase minus that sector
Gasoline sales were also 0.7%
higher
Excluding gasoline stations, retail sales were up 0.3%
Sales rose for
home-furnishings, pharmaceuticals, personal care, clothes and hobby items
Sales
fell a steep 2.2% at home-improvement stores, by 1.2% at bars and restaurants
and by 1% at department stores
Over the past 12 months, retail sales have risen
5.7%
In May, sales were revised down to show a 0.5% increase instead of 0.6%
Sales in April were raised to 0.2% from 0.1%, however
Welcome
The mathematician of the Complutense University of Madrid, José-Vidal Ruiz Varela, argues that Europe must raise its borrowing limit, leaving its deflationary policy.
Cortesía de Investing.com
Agenda Macro
Calendario económico en tiempo real proporcionado por Investing.com España.
Suscribirse a:
Enviar comentarios (Atom)
1 comentario:
En USA los Bancos son "Patriotas" y ganan un pastizal. Tarjetas y Préstamos a Estudiantes y Familias y encima existe la dación en Pago
Publicar un comentario