In the previous data release, US retail sales fell, over half a per cent month-over-month, marking the second consecutive month of decline. Today, markets expect the figures to make a complete U-turn, with a predicted rise of 0.7%.
If America’s retail sales figures are in line with, or above, market expectations, this could potentially boost the US dollar.
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