April 18, 2026

US retail sales

Asian stocks today: Markets inch higher ahead of US economic and job data; Nikkei up 2%, HSI adds 97 points – The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets inch higher ahead of US economic and job data; Nikkei up 2%, HSI adds 97 points – The Times of India

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Asian share markets traded in green on Wednesday, as investors balanced about weak US consumer data and about concerns about American economy. Hong Kong’s HSI added 97 points or 0.36% to reach 27,280 at 9:30 am IST. Kospi also inched higher, up 46 points to 5,348. Japan’s Nikkei also extended its rally, adding 2.28% 1,286…

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US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest – The Times of India

US sales data: Retail sales rise 0.6% in November as holiday spending picks up; wholesale inflation stays modest – The Times of India

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US retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as holiday shopping gathered momentum, following a revised 0.1% decline in October, according to data released by the Commerce Department. The report was delayed by more than a month due to the 43-day federal government shutdown, AP reported.Retail sales had edged up 0.1% in September, after…

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US retail sales rise despite Trump tariffs: August growth beats estimates; consumer spending cushions economy – The Times of India

US retail sales rise despite Trump tariffs: August growth beats estimates; consumer spending cushions economy – The Times of India

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Retail spending in the US exceeded expectations in August, rising 0.6 percent month-on-month, government data showed on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the global trade environment. On a year-on-year basis, retail sales climbed 5 percent.The Commerce Department data highlighted that motor vehicle and parts dealers saw a 0.5 percent increase…

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