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Retailers Report a Sales Collapse
Sales at the US’s largest retailers fell off a cliff in October, casting fresh doubt on the survival of some chains and signaling that this will probably be the weakest Christmas shopping season in decades.
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USD Retraces Initial Gains Against Euro on Weak Retail Sales
After dropping to session lows on a weaker-than-expected retail sales report out of the United States, the EUR/USD has partially pared its losses on Friday morning. 12
Retail sales hold up better than expected
Retail sales in the UK defied expectations last month, falling by far less than expected despite growing signs that high street stores are struggling to persuade shoppers to part with their cash. 12
U.S. Retail Sales Commentary
U.S. retail sales declined by its biggest margin in over 11 years, falling by a massive 2.8% M/M in October, following the 1.3% M/M drop in the prior month. 11
UK Retail Sales Weigh on Pound
This morning’s UK Retail Sales figures showed a 0.1% drop in October – which was much better than analyst’s predictions of a 0.8% drop. 10
Dollar weaker as US sales tank
The dollar opened weaker as a record fall in US retail sales and data showing Europe in recession reminded traders a prolonged world economic slowdown was on the way, hitting growth-sensitive currencies. 10
U.K. October Retail Sales Decline for a Second Month
U.K. retail sales fell less than economists forecast in October as shoppers bought more food items, offsetting lower spending on electrical goods and clothing. 10
US: Red October for many retailers
The nation's retailers saw their sales plummet last month to the weakest October level since at least 1969, as the financial crisis and mounting layoffs left shoppers too scared to shop. 
