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U.S. Economic Data Releases Today Include PPI, Retail Sales, Consumer Confidence

Key September and November figures for producer prices, retail sales, and consumer sentiment are scheduled, with potential market volatility as results are reported.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Producer Price Index (PPI): A measure tracking changes in prices that domestic producers receive for their output over time.
  • Core Retail Sales: Retail sales excluding certain volatile components such as automobiles, providing a clearer view of consumer spending trends.
  • CB Consumer Confidence: An index published by the Conference Board (U.S. economic research group) measuring consumer sentiment about the economy.