Price strain: US retail sales cool in September; businesses face higher input costs; consumer resilience tested
American shoppers spent less in September. Retail sales saw a small increase. Consumers faced higher prices. Businesses also dealt with rising costs. Producer prices went up, especially for energy and food. This comes as tariffs impact the economy. Government data was delayed by a shutdown. Full October reports were cancelled.
American shoppers spent less in September. Retail sales saw a small increase. Consumers faced higher prices. Businesses also dealt with rising costs. Producer prices went up, especially for energy and food. This comes as tariffs impact the economy. Government data was delayed by a shutdown. Full October reports were cancelled.
