Retail sales fall short of forecasts, highlighting an unstable recovery and a vulnerable economic future

Bitget App

Trade smarter

Bitget

News

Markets

Retail sales fall short of forecasts, highlighting an unstable recovery and a vulnerable economic future

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 14:08

By:Bitget-RWA

In September, US retail sales increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, missing both the anticipated 0.4% growth and the 0.6% gain seen in August,

as reported by Bloomberg

. The figures, postponed due to a government shutdown, are scheduled for release on Tuesday and serve as a key measure of consumer activity in a delicate economic environment.

Although the pace of growth has slowed

, retail spending remained steady throughout the summer, which could help drive faster economic expansion in the third quarter.

Conflicting trends in retail point to varied consumer patterns. While leading chains such as

Walmart Inc.

and

Gap Inc.

have achieved strong sales by targeting wealthier customers,

other firms like Home Depot Inc. have cautioned

about weaker demand for expensive items and home renovations. This gap highlights an uneven recovery, with higher-income groups benefiting from a robust stock market, while those with lower incomes struggle with increasing prices on essentials

based on recent statistics

Retail sales fall short of forecasts, highlighting an unstable recovery and a vulnerable economic future image 0

The most recent University of Michigan survey

indicates the bleakest view of personal finances since 2009 and the highest perceived risk of job loss in five years. This sentiment is mirrored in the September employment report, which

recorded a 4.4% jobless rate

— up from August — and a gain of 119,000 jobs, surpassing the forecast of 50,000. Since then, traders

have raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate reduction

in December to 35%, reflecting cautious optimism.

In the upcoming week, more economic indicators will be released, such as the producer price index and durable goods orders, just before Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book

, which covers October and early November, is anticipated to show signs of slowing job growth and economic activity. Canada’s GDP figures, due on Friday, could also shed light on the region’s economic condition following a second-quarter downturn

according to economic experts

Although consumer spending continues to support economic growth, broader concerns such as employment uncertainty and inflation point to a cautious perspective for the holiday retail season. Retailers will need to combine optimism with careful planning to manage the uneven recovery.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

PoolX: Earn new token airdrops

Lock your assets and earn 10%+ APR

Lock now!

- ZKP gains traction in crypto slump via FC Barcelona partnership and $100M development fund, contrasting HBAR/XLM declines. - Market-wide selloff driven by macroeconomic risks, regulatory uncertainty, and technical selling pressures across major tokens. - ZKP's four-layer blockchain with verifiable AI computation and pre-built "Proof Pods" highlights operational readiness. - FC Barcelona integration of ZKP's privacy tech aims to create real-world use cases in sports, distinguishing from speculative projec

Bitget-RWA•2025/11/25 17:30

Stellar News Update: How ZKP Prospers Amid Crypto Downturn: FC Partnership and $100M Surge

Zcash News Update: Fed's Interest Rate Cut Sparks Market Division: ZCash Climbs, LINK Drops

- ZCash (ZEC) surged above $600 amid Fed rate cut speculation, contrasting with Interlink Electronics' (LINK) 4.78% weekly decline. - Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) projects gained traction as privacy-focused crypto alternatives, with ZKP ecosystems projected to reach $100M TVL by 2026. - LINK faces "Sell" ratings due to overvalued metrics (2970 P/CF ratio) and -12.04% ROA, underperforming tech peers by 20% annually. - Fed policy ambiguity triggered $2.2B crypto fund outflows, with ZCash's resilience highlight

Bitget-RWA•2025/11/25 17:30

Paxos Connects Compliant Infrastructure and Web3 Through $100M Purchase of Fordefi

- Paxos acquired Fordefi for $100M+ to enhance custodial services with MPC technology and DeFi integrations. - Fordefi's $120B+ monthly volume and institutional-grade security align with Paxos' mission to provide compliant digital asset infrastructure. - The deal follows Paxos' earlier acquisition of Membrane Finance and reflects crypto industry consolidation to meet institutional demand for secure solutions. - Despite past regulatory challenges, Paxos continues expanding its enterprise client base includi

Bitget-RWA•2025/11/25 17:30

Crypto Drops Under $3 Trillion Amid AI Slowdown and Growing Macro Concerns

- Crypto market fell below $3 trillion as AI-driven equity enthusiasm waned and macroeconomic pressures intensified, triggering a broad selloff. - AI-focused tokens dropped 10.5%, while high-beta crypto sectors like gaming and DePIN fell 11-14.9%, reflecting systemic deleveraging and reduced leverage exposure. - Negative perpetual funding rates and Bitcoin's 7-day volatility near 50 signaled market fragility, with Ethereum facing potential support at $2,700–$3,000. - Traditional markets showed mixed signal

Bitget-RWA•2025/11/25 17:30