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United StatesUS Chain Stores WoW fell to -0.6% in January 2014
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2014
US Chain Stores WoW fell to -0.6% in January 2014, released February 2014, down 3.1% from December's 2.5% reading.
Latest Release
-0.600000
Actual
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Consensus
2.500000
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 | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Chain Stores WoW (United States) was reported at -0.6% in February 2014. The reading fell from the previous value of 2.5%.
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 Imports (Oct 6) and Exports (Oct 6).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2014.
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Chain Stores WoW - US
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About Chain Stores WoW — United States
DEFINITION
Chain stores WoW (Week over Week) is a financial indicator that measures the change in sales or revenue for a specific chain store over the course of one week. This metric is commonly used by investors and analysts to track the performance and growth of a particular chain store, providing valuable insights into consumer spending trends and the overall health of the retail industry. By monitoring Chain stores WoW, businesses can make informed decisions and adjustments to their strategies in order to maximize profits and stay competitive in the market.
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 (Feb 2014): actual -0.6 %. Prior reading (Feb 2014): 2.5 %. Before that (Feb 2014): -0.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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