US Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM (Dec) M/M 0.4% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. -0.2%)

US Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM (Dec) M/M 0.4% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. -0.2%)

The stronger-than-expected increase in US retail inventories excluding autos suggests an improvement in inventory levels compared to prior months, indicating potential consumer demand resilience. This print could influence expectations about economic growth and may have implications for monetary policy, particularly in terms of evaluating inflationary pressures and consumption trends moving forward.