The outlook for retail demand is mixed. As lockdowns ease, relaxed tradingrestrictions will drive sales. However, this will also facilitate a...
UK | Cold snap sends shoppers online, warms up activity data
Posted by Martin Beck on Feb 17, 2021
The recent spell of very cold weather seems apt for an economy partially frozen as a result of lockdown. High-frequency indicators of economic...
US | A chilly holiday season for consumers
Posted by Gregory Daco on Nov 19, 2020
We expect holiday sales to register a small advance this year, up only 0.6% y/y. While phase one of the recovery proved that fiscally supported...