Retail Sales MoM measures the monthly change in the total value of sales at the retail level, serving as the primary gauge of consumer spending. Since consumer spending accounts for a significant portion of overall economic activity, this indicator is a critical driver of GDP growth. It provides early insights into household consumption patterns and the underlying strength of the domestic economy.
The data is compiled from a survey of retail firms of various sizes and types. The figure is seasonally adjusted to account for holiday periods and trading day differences, though it is not adjusted for inflation.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1.30 | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | -1.30 | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.60 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | -1.20 | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | -1.10 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | -0.20 | — | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2025 | -0.80 | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -1.60 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -1.10 | — | — |
| May 13, 2024 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2024 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | -1.40 | -1.30 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.70 | 1.60 | -0.10 ↓ |
| May 18, 2026 | -1.30 | -1.20 | +0.10 ↑ |
