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BofA Card Spending Data Indicates Stronger Retail Sales Than Consensus Estimates
Data from BofA credit and debit card spending suggests retail sales may exceed consensus estimates despite rising gas prices. The consensus estimates include 1.4% headline growth, 1.4% ex-auto, and 0.2% for the control group. This trend is attributed to higher year-to-date tax refunds.
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Data from BofA credit and debit card transactions indicate that retail sales may be stronger than anticipated, according to a report from @zerohedge. The consensus estimates project 1.4% headline growth, 1.4% growth excluding autos, and 0.2% for the control group.
This spending pattern persists despite increases in gas prices. The report attributes the strength to higher year-to-date tax refunds, which have supported consumer expenditures.
The data covers recent periods, aligning with the current date of 2026-04-21. No specific dates for the retail sales release are mentioned in the report.
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