US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled

U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October, as consumers appeared reluctant to open their wallets ahead of the holiday season.

US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled

TL;DR

  • U.S. retail sales were flat in October.
  • Consumers showed reluctance to spend before the holiday season.
  • Retail sales showed a 0 percent change in October.
  • September's retail sales were revised down to a 0.1 percent increase.