Monthly Economic Review

Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.

 
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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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Monthly Economic Review: January 2024
2023 was not a smooth run but consumers showed resiliency.
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2023 Spending Growth ‘Not Necessarily Sustainable’ in 2024
Consumers spent more than expected amid high inflation and interest rates in 2023, but growth should slow in 2024.
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