A few moments ago investors were offered crucial retail sales report from the United States for the month of September. The data came in above market expectations as the headline gauge (retail sales) rose 1.9% MoM. Shortly after the release, futures markets gained. The exact figures were as follows:
Retail sales: 1.9% MoM
-
expected: 0.7%
-
previously: 0.6%
Core retail sales: 1.5% MoM
-
expected: 0.5%
-
previously: 0.5%
Source: Macrobond, XTB Research
Source: xStation5
Economic calendar: Inflation in Europe and US manufacturing in the spotlight๐
๐EURUSD loses 0.3%
Economic calendar: German GDP, US jobless claims and FOMC speeches๐๏ธ (15.01.2026)
MIDDAY WRAP: Mixed sentiment in Europe, declines on U.S. indices