Breathe easy: Recession likely not ‘in the cards’
NRF 2024: CNBC senior economic reporter Steve Liesman elaborates on the health of the consumer and the retail industry.
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Economy
A new future for retail sales data
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor measures the monthly and annual change in U.S. retail sales.
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December CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show Retailers Had Strong Holiday Season
Retail sales grew in December, completing a strong holiday season.
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Monthly Economic Review: January 2024
2023 was not a smooth run but consumers showed resiliency.
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NRF Economist Says 2023’s Consumer Spending Growth is ‘Not Necessarily Sustainable’ in 2024
Consumers spent more than expected amid high inflation and interest rates in 2023, but growth should slow in 2024.
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