US August retail sales beat expectations, violent rate cut bets by the Federal Reserve still prevail

JIN10
2024.09.17 12:47
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U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.1% in August, exceeding the expected -0.2%, indicating a solid economic foundation. Core retail sales increased by 0.3%, with consumer spending accelerating. Following the data release, the U.S. dollar index rose in the short term, while spot gold fell. Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve to announce a rate cut on Wednesday, with a market inclination of a 67% probability of a 50 basis point rate cut