US and UK Retail Sales Decline in April, Raising Concerns About Consumer Spending =============== #fed009b0 ver:0.42 US and UK retail sales decline in April, raising concerns about consumer spending. Stagnation in US retail sales and downward revisions in previous months indicate a softening in consumer demand. High household debt, elevated prices, and interest rates may limit discretionary purchases. UK retail sales also decline, attributed to bad weather. The data paints a mixed picture for the economy, with signs of resilience and cautious optimism among retailers and consumers. #RetailSales #ConsumerSpending #EconomicOutlook... #newstr #UsRetailSales #UkRetailSales #ConsumerSpending #HouseholdDebt #RecessionWarning #BankOfEngland #InterestRates #Gbp/usd https://here.news/story/fed009b0?ver=0.42