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U.S. retail sales finish the year on solid ground

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U.S. retail sales soften slightly in December, but Q4 still strong, boosting GDP growth. Initial jobless claims rise more than expected, but still range-bound, as labor market remains healthy. Philly Fed manufacturing activity jumps. Builder confidence up slightly, but level still implies weak housing starts. Import price inflation ticking up, led by fuel and food prices. U.K. economy grows less than expected in November, supporting BoE easing path. Brazil monthly GDP barely expands in November amid tighter monetary policy.

Ned Davis Research | Economics | Daily Economic Perspectives | Daily

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