US retail sales rose 0.2% in June to $768.6B, with gas prices masking stronger gains. Here's what it means for Fed policy and crypto markets.

US retail sales rose 1% in June, the fifth straight monthly gain. Here's what durable consumer spending means for monetary policy and crypto markets.

“Over the past few months, value shopping has gained traction as household budgets have come under pressure,” the Bank of America Institute said.