Dion Rabouin

Episode 69

What the April U.S. Retail Sales Report Means for Inflation

U.S. retail sales rose by 0.4% month over month in April

By Dion Rabouin

The latest U.S. retail sales report provides the widest lens for American consumers’ spending habits, and will play a major role in determining what comes next for the Federal Reserve. WSJ's Dion Rabouin explains. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press

Dion Rabouin

Dion Rabouin breaks down all things finance, taking a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.

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