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February Retail Sales Show Slight Growth Amidst Consumer Caution
February retail sales reached \$722.7 billion, a slight increase from January, but experts warn of consumer caution due to inflation and economic uncertainty; some sectors like non-store retailers saw growth, while others like motor vehicles declined.
February Retail Sales Show Slight Growth Amidst Consumer Caution
February retail sales reached \$722.7 billion, a slight increase from January, but experts warn of consumer caution due to inflation and economic uncertainty; some sectors like non-store retailers saw growth, while others like motor vehicles declined.
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40% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations Despite Looming Economic Headwinds
British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1 percent in February, defying forecasts, with household goods stores seeing their strongest growth in nearly four years; however, upcoming tax increases threaten future sales.
UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations Despite Looming Economic Headwinds
British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1 percent in February, defying forecasts, with household goods stores seeing their strongest growth in nearly four years; however, upcoming tax increases threaten future sales.
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44% Bias Score
German Home Improvement Sales Fall 1.5% in 2024
German home improvement stores experienced a 1.5% nominal sales decrease in 2024 to €20.9 billion due to customer uncertainty, poor gardening weather, and the construction crisis, although garden chemicals saw an 8.2% increase and online sales rose 2.1%.
German Home Improvement Sales Fall 1.5% in 2024
German home improvement stores experienced a 1.5% nominal sales decrease in 2024 to €20.9 billion due to customer uncertainty, poor gardening weather, and the construction crisis, although garden chemicals saw an 8.2% increase and online sales rose 2.1%.
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36% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Accelerates in January-February
China's retail sales and fixed-asset investment accelerated in January-February, exceeding expectations and boosting confidence in achieving the 5 percent annual growth target; government initiatives such as a 300 billion yuan trade-in program are driving this growth.
China's Economic Growth Accelerates in January-February
China's retail sales and fixed-asset investment accelerated in January-February, exceeding expectations and boosting confidence in achieving the 5 percent annual growth target; government initiatives such as a 300 billion yuan trade-in program are driving this growth.
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40% Bias Score
Weak February Retail Sales Fuel U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears
U.S. retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, below expectations, driven by decreased consumer confidence amid rising prices and tariffs, impacting roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity; January sales were also revised downward.
Weak February Retail Sales Fuel U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears
U.S. retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, below expectations, driven by decreased consumer confidence amid rising prices and tariffs, impacting roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity; January sales were also revised downward.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Steady Unemployment Masks Underlying Economic Weakness
Germany's February unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%, the highest since October 2020, despite a slight rise in unemployment to 2.9 million; however, the German economy contracted by 0.2% in Q4 2024, driven by decreased net trade and lagging household consumption, while retail sales saw a slight ...
Germany's Steady Unemployment Masks Underlying Economic Weakness
Germany's February unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%, the highest since October 2020, despite a slight rise in unemployment to 2.9 million; however, the German economy contracted by 0.2% in Q4 2024, driven by decreased net trade and lagging household consumption, while retail sales saw a slight ...
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32% Bias Score
German Retail Sales Surge Despite Consumer Pessimism
German retail sales rose by 0.8 percent in February, exceeding expectations despite consumer pessimism and concerns about job security; food sales grew by 0.8 percent, non-food sales by 0.6 percent, and online sales by 1.0 percent.
German Retail Sales Surge Despite Consumer Pessimism
German retail sales rose by 0.8 percent in February, exceeding expectations despite consumer pessimism and concerns about job security; food sales grew by 0.8 percent, non-food sales by 0.6 percent, and online sales by 1.0 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Consumer Confidence Plunges to 12-Year Low Amid Inflation and Tariff Fears
The Conference Board's March consumer confidence index plunged to a 12-year low of 92.9, fueled by worries over tariffs and inflation; this drop, exceeding analysts' expectations, reflects weakening consumer spending and potentially signals a looming recession.
Consumer Confidence Plunges to 12-Year Low Amid Inflation and Tariff Fears
The Conference Board's March consumer confidence index plunged to a 12-year low of 92.9, fueled by worries over tariffs and inflation; this drop, exceeding analysts' expectations, reflects weakening consumer spending and potentially signals a looming recession.
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40% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Accelerates in First Two Months of 2025
China's retail sales and fixed-asset investment accelerated in January-February, exceeding expectations and boosting the country's economic growth prospects for 2025. Government initiatives supporting consumption and trade-in programs are key factors in this positive trend.
China's Economic Growth Accelerates in First Two Months of 2025
China's retail sales and fixed-asset investment accelerated in January-February, exceeding expectations and boosting the country's economic growth prospects for 2025. Government initiatives supporting consumption and trade-in programs are key factors in this positive trend.
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44% Bias Score
Weak US Retail Sales Signal Potential Economic Slowdown
US retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, far below expectations, driven by weak consumer spending amid trade war uncertainty and fears of inflation, impacting various sectors including department stores, restaurants, and gas stations.
Weak US Retail Sales Signal Potential Economic Slowdown
US retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, far below expectations, driven by weak consumer spending amid trade war uncertainty and fears of inflation, impacting various sectors including department stores, restaurants, and gas stations.
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52% Bias Score
Amazon Sales Rise 6% During Boycott, Defying Consumer Activism
Despite a week-long boycott by The People's Union USA from March 7-14, Amazon's US sales rose 5.9% compared to the eight-week average, contradicting survey data indicating 9% of shoppers intended to participate and highlighting the disconnect between stated intentions and actual consumer behavior.
Amazon Sales Rise 6% During Boycott, Defying Consumer Activism
Despite a week-long boycott by The People's Union USA from March 7-14, Amazon's US sales rose 5.9% compared to the eight-week average, contradicting survey data indicating 9% of shoppers intended to participate and highlighting the disconnect between stated intentions and actual consumer behavior.
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52% Bias Score
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
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48% Bias Score
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