The retail sales for Thursday, July 16, 2026 has been released.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US Retail Sales Report was released at 8:30 AM ET on Thursday, July 16; it is published monthly, one reading per month. The New York Stock Exchange opens for trading at 9:30 AM ET.
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What this release is
Retail sales measure what Americans spent at shops, restaurants and online in the prior month. Consumer spending is about two thirds of the US economy, so the print is read for what it says about growth and, through growth, about rates.