US Redbook YoY (Feb/14) Y/Y 7.2% (Prev. 6.5%)

Newsquawk Staff · 18 Feb 2026, 14:15 UTC

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The latest US Redbook report shows a year-over-year increase of 7.2%, up from the previous figure of 6.5%. This notable rise could indicate stronger retail sales momentum, suggesting improved consumer spending, which may influence economic growth outlooks and potentially impact monetary policy considerations going forward.

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