A retail sales decline marks a drop in consumer spending across stores and online platforms over a set period. Economists and investors use this metric to gauge economic health, often signaling recessionary pressure. Policymakers benefit by adjusting fiscal strategies, while savvy investors leverage the data to short retail stocks or pivot to defensive sectors.
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