US Retail and Restaurant Sales Rise 7% Year Over Year, Ankura Reports
- Ankura's October 2026 tracker found U.S. retail and restaurant sales rose 7% year-over-year, while manufacturing continued expanding.
- Inflation climbed to 3.7%, outpacing wage growth of 3% and increasing pressure on household budgets.
- Hiring slowed to 29,000 jobs in September, while savings fell to a two-year low.
- Mortgage rates climbed above 7%, leaving consumers with less room to absorb financial shocks.
- Businesses should monitor tariff exposure by stock keeping unit, control rising input and freight costs, and plan for tighter household budgets.
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