Investors brace for U.S. retail sales and Walmart earnings to gauge consumer sentiment

With U.S. Treasury yields at a one-month high, all eyes are on today's retail sales data and Walmart's earnings report, which could signal shifts in consumer confidence amid rising debt concerns.

Sources:
Reuters
Updated 2h ago
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Key Facts
  • Stocks struggled for direction on Thursday as the euphoria from market tailwinds earlier in the week fizzled out, with traders looking to U.S. data for further catalysts.Reuters
  • U.S. Treasury yields rose to a one-month high, driven by concerns over President Trump's policies that could add trillions to the U.S. debt.Reuters
  • Investors are awaiting U.S. retail sales data and Walmart earnings, which are crucial for gauging consumer sentiment in the retail sector.Reuters
Key Stats at a Glance
10-year yield rise
1 month top
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Dollar drop against yen
0.44%
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Dollar drop against Swiss franc
0.3%
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