US existing home sales fall more than expected

US existing home sales fall more than expected in January
U.S. existing home sales dropped more than expected in January after three straight monthly increases as high mortgage rates and house prices stifled demand.
Retail Sales Decline 0.9% in January, More Than Expected
Consumers sharply curtailed their spending in January, indicating a potential weakening in economic growth ahead, according to a Commerce Department report released on Friday.
January retail sales up 5.44%, consumer confidence falls
Consumer spending in January was down from the robust pace in December but still posted a 5.44% gain when compared with January 2024, according to the National Retail Federation
UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations
Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK economy, however, concerns persist about slow economic growth and the threat of US tariffs.
January retail sales fall a much more-than-expected 0.9%
According to a Friday U.S. Census Bureau report, retail sales for January were down 0.9% from the December. But total sales for November 2024 - January 2025 were up 4.2%.
January Home Sales Fall as High Mortgage Rates, Prices Freeze Out Would-Be Buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market
Housing market mired in slump as January home sales drop more than expected
Sales of previously occupied US homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market. Sales fell 4.9% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.
2025 Retail Sales Show Promise With A Strong January
U.S. retail sales surged 4.8% year-over-year in January, rising to $668 billion, setting the stage for unexpectedly strong retail growth in 2025.
Retail Sales Fell 0.9% in January
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping a seasonally adjusted 0.9% from December to $723.9 billion, ...
Marketplace6d
January retail sales slipped almost 1%, but views differ on what it means
On Friday, the Census Bureau gave us retail sales data for January, which fell 0.9% from December. That’s a much bigger drop than economists were expecting. Now, we usually see a drop in retail sales ...
Canada December retail sales up 2.5% on food, autos; seen down 0.4% in January
Canadian retail sales grew by 2.5% in December from November at C$69.59 billion ($49.05 billion), led by increased sales at ...
U.K. Retail Sales Rise for First Time in Five Months
Retailers in the U.K. reported a brighter start to the new year, with sales rising after four straight months of falls, ...
Crain's Detroit6h
Michigan retailers start 2025 strong with positive January sales
Annual data shows that 48% of Michigan retailers saw an increase in sales during 2024, while 47% saw a decrease and 5% noted no change. When asked about their overall sales outlook for the current ...
UK retail sales leap in January as consumers defy weak outlook
LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales rose by a much stronger-than-expected 1.7% in January, the biggest increase since May ...
Surprise boost for retail as food sales see biggest jump since start of pandemic
Growing retail sales can mean economic growth, which the government has repeatedly said is its top priority. But increased ...