U.S. Retail Sales (MoM) For March 0.7% Vs 0.4% Est.; 0.9% Prior
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U.S. retail sales for March increased by 0.7%, surpassing the estimated 0.4% and the previous month's 0.9%.
April 15, 2024 | 12:30 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may see a positive impact due to higher than expected U.S. retail sales, indicating a strong consumer spending pattern.
Higher retail sales suggest a robust economic environment and consumer confidence, which generally leads to positive market sentiment and could boost stock market indices like the S&P 500, which SPY tracks.
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