Retail Sales Flat in December, Lower Than Expected

Published on February 10, 2026

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in December. Headline sales were unchanged, down from November's 0.6% reading and below the projected 0.4% growth.

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