The reading has risen in each of the last 3 releases.
Measures the weekly change in sales at major retail chain stores.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2014 | 3.40 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.60 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 3.60 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | -1.50 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2014 | -0.60 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 2.50 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2014 | -0.30 | — | — |
The latest reading is 1.4 standard deviations above the mean.
