US Retail Sales Beat Forecast With 1% Gain in June

The video discusses recent data on retail sales in the U.S., highlighting a 1% month-over-month increase, which is better than expected. It also covers the impact of gasoline and other factors on retail sales. The Empire Manufacturing Index shows improvement, and import prices are affected by petroleum. Overall, the data suggests mixed economic signals with some positive trends.

What was the month-over-month change in retail sales in America?

• 2% increase

• 1% increase

• 0.5% increase

• 1.5% increase

How did retail sales perform when excluding autos and gas?

• Up 1%

• Up 0.7%

• Up 0.5%

• Up 0.3%

What is excluded in the control group calculation?

• Gasoline, clothing, and building materials

• Gasoline, electronics, and food

• Gasoline, food, and electronics

• Gasoline, food, and building materials

What was the change in the Empire Manufacturing Index?

• From -1.2 to 11.1

• From 0 to 11.1

• From -1.2 to 5.5

• From 0 to 5.5

How did import prices change when excluding gasoline?

• Up 0.4%

• Down 0.4%

• Down 0.2%

• Up 0.2%