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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Chain Stores Sales WoW fell to 0.0% in December 2014
FMPMonthlyReleased December 2014
US Chain Stores Sales WoW fell to 0.0% in December 2014, down 3.4% from November's 3.4% reading.
Latest Release
0.000000
Actual
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Consensus
3.400000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Chain Stores Sales WoW (United States) was reported at 0% in December 2014. The reading fell from the previous value of 3.4%.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 1.67%, up from the prior three at 1.23%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Building Permits MoM (Jun 16) and Building Permits (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2014.
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Chain Stores Sales WoW - US
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About Chain Stores Sales WoW — United States
DEFINITION
Chain Stores Sales WoW is a financial indicator that measures the week-over-week change in sales for a group of retail stores within a specific chain. This metric provides insight into the current performance of the chain and can be used to track trends and identify potential areas for improvement. It is a valuable tool for investors, analysts, and retailers to assess the health and growth of a particular chain and make informed decisions.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Dec 2014): actual 0 %. Prior reading (Dec 2014): 0 %. Before that (Dec 2014): 0 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.