Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.

Economy Slowing But Near-Term Recession Unlikely
Economic growth is slowing, but NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says consumers remain financially healthy.

Monthly Economic Review: July 2022
Recession unlikely in 2022 as consumer outlook remains favorable.
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Monthly Economic Review: June 2022
Efforts to tame inflation could test the U.S. economy.
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