Data released moments ago by the US Census Bureau shows that US retail sales rose in August, reaching $773.9 billion, a 1.2% increase after a revised 0.6% decline in July. This figure exceeded expectations and represents a 6% year-over-year increase compared to August 2025.

Core sales, excluding auto sales, also saw growth of 1.4% in August, compared to a revised 0.2% decline in July (expectations were for a 0.6%).