U.S. Retail Sales Growth Slightly Exceeds Estimates In February

U.S. retail sales rose in February, coming in slightly above consensus, according to the Commerce Department. The modest upside indicates consumer spending remains resilient and could support near-term growth, but the small beat is unlikely to materially change Fed policy or market direction.

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U.S. retail sales rose in February, coming in slightly above consensus, according to the Commerce Department. The modest upside indicates consumer spending remains resilient and could support near-term growth, but the small beat is unlikely to materially change Fed policy or market direction.