Retail sales, import prices stronger
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U.S. consumers spent at a   stronger-than-expected pace in August and import prices rose   steadily, according to government reports on Thursday that   hinted the economy may not be slowing quickly enough to curb   inflation pressures.
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U.S. stocks rose on Monday, after he  government said retail sales in November were better than  expected, a sign of economic strength.
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The Commerce Department on Friday said online retail sales increased more than 21 percent in the third quarter. Adjusted for seasonal variations and holiday and trading-day differences, online
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Retail sales rose more than expected in October and at their sharpest pace in three months, a survey has shown. The Confederation of British Industry said on Tuesday 37 percent of firms
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China's retail sales in the first two months rose a strong 14.7 percent from a year earlier, reinforcing a trend of sturdy spending buoyed by rising incomes and government steps to spur consumption.
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A large climb in September U.S.  retail sales and bigger-than-expected gains in underlying  producer prices boosted hopes for stronger growth and bets that  the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates.
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US retail sales rose modestly as expected last month, but the underlying message from the consumer was strong at the start of the fourth quarter after record oil prices failed to deter shoppers.
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Retailers scored solid sales and factories saw orders pick up, hopeful signs the economy isn't cracking under the pressure of high energy prices.
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U.S. retail sales jumped a  larger-than-expected 1.2 percent in December as lower gas  prices left shoppers with more cash to spend, while cheaper oil  also pulled down import prices more than anticipated,  government reports showed on Thursday.
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NEW YORK Stocks moved mostly higher Friday as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed that record oil prices had not scared consumers away from spending.
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Heavy price cuts help deliver a stronger than expected rise in UK High Street sales, official figures show.
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Online retail sales overseas continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce.
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As expected, stronger overseas growth and a weaker dollar boosted exports to a record and higher oil prices helped lift imports to an all-time high, a government report showed.
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THE dollar opened stronger today as some commodity-based trading helped pushed the domestic unit higher. At 7am AEST the local unit was trading at $US0.
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U.S. chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as increased customer traffic at discount and department stores continues to drive sales, a retail report said on Tuesday.
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The rise in retail sales was the best showing since March. Also, producer prices rose 0.1 percent in September.
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America's shoppers still have some buying spirit, pushing sales at the nation's retailers higher in November and raising hopes for the holiday season.