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Data Round-Up - Part 1: Discretionary Retail Sales Surge in July

posted by Michael Lewis on August 15, 2018

Found in US, categorized in Retail

Tags: retail sales consumption

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Continuing momentum. After the brisk +4.0% annualized gain in 18Q2, real consumption appears headed for just over +3% growth in 18Q3.

Abstract

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s July Retail Sales report, as well as our notes on this morning’s August NY Fed Empire Regional Manufacturing Index.

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Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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