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Insights Video: US Retail and Consumer Outlook

In this Insights Video, we discuss the US retail and consumer outlook. We consider whether real declines in retail sales will continue, whether US retail is overinflated, why we may be entering an era of renewed services spending—and why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders.

US Store Tracker Extra, February 2023: Tractor Supply Openings Drive Total New Retail Space to 33 Million Square Feet

The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of February 24, 2023, versus the comparable period in 2022.

Inflection Points in the Global Economy in 2023

Key interest-rate decisions taken by central banks impact the financial market, including inflation rates and currency exchange rates. We identify inflection points in the global economy in 2023, with a focus on developments in the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union).