FX.co ★ US Retail Sales Rebound

In November 2025, retail sales in the United States experienced a significant turnaround, rising by 0.6% compared to the previous month. This growth comes after a downward revision in October's sales, which showed a 0.1% decrease, and surpasses economists' predictions of a 0.4% increase. Noteworthy gains were observed in several sectors, with sales at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores leading the way with a 1.9% rise. Miscellaneous store retailers weren't far behind, increasing by 1.7%, followed by gasoline stations at 1.4%. Building material and garden equipment suppliers saw a 1.3% boost, while motor vehicle and parts dealers enjoyed a 1% uptick. Clothing stores reported a 0.9% rise, food services and drinking establishments grew by 0.6%, and nonstore retailers increased by 0.4%. Health and personal care stores experienced a 0.3% growth, with food and beverage stores inching up by 0.1%.

Conversely, sales remained steady in general merchandise, as well as electronics and appliance stores, while furniture stores saw a slight decline of 0.1%. Furthermore, when excluding food services, auto dealers, building materials stores, and gasoline stations—which are components used in the calculation of GDP—sales still managed a 0.4% rise, following a 0.6% increase in October, aligning perfectly with market expectations.