Events · Retail sales
Retail Sales, explained.
The change in the value of sales at retailers. 'Core' versions often exclude cars and fuel.
Why it moves markets
Consumer spending is a large share of most economies, so it's a read on growth and demand-driven inflation.
Who publishes it, and when
National statistics agencies. Monthly in most economies.
Pairs that often react
EUR/USDGBP/USDUSD/CADAUD/USD
Pairs that include the currency involved usually react most. How much and in which direction depends on the surprise against expectations and on everything else going on. This isn't a prediction.
Educational only. Not advice and not a signal. Spreads often widen and prices can gap around big releases.