KWM - US Auto Sales, Retail Sales, Understanding Social Security June 21st, 2024

Retail Sales - Released June 18th

Total retail and food services sales came in lower than expected in May at 0.1% compared to expectations for an increase of 0.3%. April sales was also revised downward from 0.0% to -0.2%.

First Trust – U.S. Auto Sales

The auto industry in the United States is a large component of our GDP. Its an important component of driving economic activity. The industry supports millions of jobs, and when this sector is doing well it often reflects a healthy consumer/economy.

Understanding Social Security

There are a lot of moving parts when deciding when you want to take Social Security. Here is a quick article about how Social Security works and your retirement benefits. Full article attached!

ANDREW M. B. KRITIKOS, CFP®

Information was developed by First Trust, an independent third party. The opinions of Brian S. Wesbury, Robert Stein and Strider Elass are independent from and not necessarily those of RJFS or Raymond James.