Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.
Monthly Economic Review: May 2024
First quarter results show economy slowing but still growing.
First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but ‘Remains Resilient’
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of 2024, but consumers are still spending more than last year.
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Economy Remains ‘Sturdy’ Despite Forecast for Slower Growth
Despite expectations for slower growth of GDP and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well this year.
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Monthly Economic Review: April 2024
Inside NRF’s Annual Retail Sales Forecast – And the Economy.
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Monthly Economic Review: March 2024
The path of monetary policy runs through the inflation outlook.
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NRF Economist Says Inflation and Interest Rates Remain Key
Inflation and efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year.
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