According to the US Census Bureau, retail sales in the US increased by 0.4% to reach $714.4B in September.

Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches. Overall sales rose 0.4 percent to $714.4 billion between August and September, according to Commerce Department data, beating analysts' expectations.

Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches. Overall sales rose 0.4 percent to $714.4 billion between August and September, according to Commerce Department data, beating analysts' expectations.

US retail sales rose more than expected in September, according to fresh data released on Thursday, driven by a broad-based increase across several sectors.

The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales rose 0.3% over the month in September after rising 1.0% in August, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) outperforms its major peers on Friday due to stronger-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data for September.

GBP/JPY continues to rise for the second consecutive day, trading around 195.90 during the Asian session.

The EUR/GBP cross loses traction to around 0.8305 on Friday during the early European trading hours.

Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.

United States Retail Sales Control Group climbed from previous 0.3% to 0.7% in September

United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) came in at 0.3%, above forecasts (-0.3%) in September

United States Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM) registered at 0.5% above expectations (0.1%) in September

United States Industrial Production (MoM) registered at -0.3%, below expectations (-0.2%) in September