Sentence examples for figures on retail from inspiring English sources
Uneven figures on retail sales and consumer confidence gave investors little insight into the economy.
Last week, China released dismal figures on retail sales and exports in July.
Last Friday she said that she expected rates to rise this year, then on Tuesday came some soft figures on retail sales.
But a dismal set of figures on retail sales, which fell by 1.5% in September, sent the dollar reeling to new lows.
Investors will be looking closely at economic reports that will be issued next week, including figures on retail sales and consumer prices, for further signs on the economy.
The health of the high street as we approach the Christmas season will become apparent on Friday, when official figures on retail sales for October are released.
An abundance of economic data is expected this week, including the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates and the economy, and government figures on monthly retail sales.
Later this month, the same banks will offer a flutter on a widely watched manufacturing index and, after that, on figures for retail sales.As derivatives markets have boomed, investors have had the chance to hedge against almost any type of financial-market risk: falling share prices, swings in exchange rates or the risk that a borrower might default.
Figures on prices at retail level and premiums over conventional products are difficult to obtain, and vary widely among different products and during different seasons throughout the year.
To add to already heightened concerns about the economy, US government figures on Friday showed that retail sales declined in December to make 2015 the worst year for US shops since 2009.
