US Advance Retail Sales August 2026: Headline MoM change above +0.4% (US Census Bureau release, September 16, 2026)
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Published on 11. September 2026
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Predicted for 16. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The US Census Bureau releases the Advance Retail Sales report for August 2026 on September 16, 2026 (8:30 AM EDT), same day as the FOMC decision. August 2026 CPI accelerated above 3.4% YoY (BLS, confirmed September 11). Back-to-school effects structurally support August. July retail sales showed +0.5% MoM. No direct prediction market; bank consensus ~+0.3–0.4% MoM. The +0.4% threshold is slightly ambitious but plausible given sustained nominal inflation pressure.
Data basis for this prediction
- BLS: CPI August 2026 – Headline >3,4% YoY, bestätigt 11.09.2026 (Trading Economics)
- FinanceCalendar.com: US Retail Sales August 2026 – Release 16. September 2026
- US Census Bureau: Juli 2026 Advance Retail Sales +0,5% MoM
- Investing.com: US Retail Sales MoM Consensus-Schätzung (Stand Sept. 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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