The retail sales for Friday, August 14, 2026 has been released.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US Retail Sales Report was released on Friday, August 14, at 8:30 AM ET. This report is published monthly, one reading per month. The New York Stock Exchange begins its session 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.