Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.
Economy Remains ‘Sturdy’ Despite Forecast for Slower Growth
Despite expectations for slower growth of GDP and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well this year.
Monthly Economic Review: April 2024
Inside NRF’s Annual Retail Sales Forecast – And the Economy.
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Monthly Economic Review: March 2024
The path of monetary policy runs through the inflation outlook.
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NRF Economist Says Inflation and Interest Rates Remain Key
Inflation and efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year.
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Labor Market and Interest Rates Will Play Major Roles in 2024
What happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Fed does with interest.
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Monthly Economic Review: February 2024
2023 closed the year with surprisingly strong growth.
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