Retail sales in the US remained flat in October, mainly driven by declining sales at car dealers and weak gasoline sales. According to data delayed due to the government shutdown released by the US Department of Commerce, retail sales remained flat in October without adjustment for inflation, and increased 0.1% after the September data was revised. Excluding car dealers and gas stations, retail sales increased 0.5% in October.

Retail sales in the US remained flat in October, mainly driven by declining sales at car dealers and weak gasoline sales. According to data delayed due to the government shutdown released by the US Department of Commerce, retail sales remained flat in October without adjustment for inflation, and increased 0.1% after the September data was revised. Excluding car dealers and gas stations, retail sales increased 0.5% in October.