Monthly Economic Review

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

 
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Monthly Economic Review: November 2024
Economic growth continues to point to a successful holiday season despite mixed signals.
 
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Holiday Spending Still on Track for Steady Growth Amid ‘Mixed Signals’ in Recent Jobs and GDP Data
NRF still expects steady sales growth for the winter holidays despite contradictions in the latest economic data.
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Monthly Economic Review: September 2024
With economy on the cusp of a soft Landing, it’s time for a fed rate cut.
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Economy ‘On the Cusp’ of a Soft Landing
The United States appears to have dodged a recession, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says.
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Monthly Economic Review: August 2024
Economy more resilient than expected but on track for soft landing.
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Economy Still Growing, But Could be Slowing Enough for Fed to Lower Interest Rates This Year
The economy is still growing but appears to have slowed enough for the Fed to lower interest rates later this year.
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