U.S. economy poised for somewhat slower growth, leading indicators signal

Retail sales show there is no quit in the U.S. consumer

VOLUME 221: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 19, 2024 The 0.4% rise in headline retail sales for September was driven by a strong increase in underlying control group sales, putting real consumption on track for 3.2% annualized growth in Q3. By sector, gasoline station sales fell...