The summer has not been sizzling (so far) for retailers while inflation takes June off for vacation.
Retail Sales and Inflation Both Take a Summer Break: July 10 – 14
The Fed Moves, Inflation Does Not: June 12 – 16
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates even though inflation remains below where it wants it to be.
Retail Gains (for Some), Inflation Rebounds: May 8 – 12
Retail sales increased during April, although not all retailers benefited from increased consumer spending. Meanwhile, inflation rebounded during April after having taken March off.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 