U.S. January Retail Sales Slip 0.2%, Slightly Better Than Forecast
Government data shows retail sales fell 0.2% month-over-month in January, compared to economists’ estimate of a 0.3% decline and a flat reading in December.
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Retail Sales: An economic indicator measuring total receipts from sales of goods by retailers over a specific period, reflecting consumer spending trends.