Retail sales in April rose unexpectedly after falling back in the previous month which proves the continuous improvement in the economy.
The retail sales is believed to be the highest increase in sales in the past nine after a 0.5 percent fall back in March and edged up 0.1 percent according to the commerce department.
The Economy shows a huge room of improvement with the growth sturdy jobs provided in the past three months and the unexpected rise in retail sales.
The core sales review for February and March show signs and led economists to believe that the government might increase the initial 2.5 percent estimate for the first- quarter GDP growth.
The cut in gasoline prices which dropped in April to 14 cents are also helping the economy by freeing some money to spend in necessary areas needed.
According to economists the campaign for the Federal Reserve is also keeping the interest rates low by increasing the share and home values.
Consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of US economic activity.
The drop in gasoline prices pushed down receipts at gasoline stations, sales excluding gasoline recorded their largest increase since December.
Stripping out gasoline and autos, sales rose 0.6 percent while sales also made improvements with building materials, garden supply stores, electronics and appliance stores.
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