US Redbook Weekly Year-over-Year Retail Sales as of October 3: Data Released

On September 30, 2025, Redbook Research released the year-over-year retail sales growth rate for US chain stores for the week ending October 3. The actual figure was 5.9%. No consensus forecast was provided, and the previous reading was also 5.9%.Data Definition: Compiled by Redbook Research, this indicator measures weekly sales at chain retail stores and reflects consumer spending levels. Market Impact: A higher-than-expected reading is supportive for the US dollar, as consumer spending accounts for nearly two-thirds of US GDP. Therefore, retail sales data is closely watched and serves as an indicator of future consumer-driven economic momentum.This data is considered moderately important (level 2). The calculation methodology tracks the weekly rate of change in retail store sales. It is published every Tuesday, with the next release scheduled for next Tuesday.

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