March Retail Sales and Tariff Impacts

This chapter explores the complexities of March U.S. retail sales amidst global tariff conflicts and mixed economic indicators. It examines how increasing tariffs affect consumer spending, inflationary pressures, and the auto industry, while also highlighting significant shifts in major companies like Netflix regarding their reporting strategy. The discussion emphasizes the critical balance the Federal Reserve must maintain between employment and price stability in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.