NRF chief economist 'cautiously optimistic' but says holiday sales will hinge on 'wildcard puzzle pieces'
Thanks to the pandemic, forecasting holiday sales is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.
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Monthly Economic Review
Monthly Economic Review: September 2020
Small business is the heart of any economic recovery and needs support.
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NRF chief economist says coronavirus 'continues as a shock' for small businesses
Data indicating small business owners are pessimistic about the coronavirus shows the need for economic stimulus.
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With resurgence in COVID cases, NRF chief economist says economic recovery is 'being tested daily'
Even though the economy is recovering, conflicting data makes it difficult to say how steady the comeback will be.
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Monthly Economic Review: August 2020
Optimism about the economy and retail spending is being tested daily with the spread of the coronavirus.
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