After October’s data GDPNow for Q4 was at 9.7%, after November’s data it was at 7.1%, after December’s data it’s at 5%…..that shows growth slowing in real-time; Growth/Value rotation continues

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Retail sales dropped 1.9% in December as higher prices caused consumers to curb spending

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Retail sales declined 1.9% in December, much worse than the forecast for a 0.1% drop.
Weak online sales were responsible for much of the slide along with a fall in spending at bars and restaurants.
Import prices declined on the month, the first decrease since August.

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