US Retail Sales release date & time.
When the next US Retail Sales comes out, in GMT, New York and your own time, and exactly how gold moved after past releases.
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How gold reacted to past US Retail Sales releases
Gold (XAUUSD) just before each release and 30 minutes after, plus the high-to-low range in those 30 minutes. Recorded automatically from 5-minute prices.
| Release | Data | Gold before → 30 min after | Change | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 12:30 GMT | Core Retail Sales m/m · f/c 0.6%, prev 1.4% Retail Sales m/m · f/c 0.3%, prev 1.2% |
$4,151.18 → $4,150.89 | −$0.29 (−0.01%) | $21.32 |
What is US Retail Sales?
Retail sales measure consumer spending, the largest part of the US economy.
How US Retail Sales moves gold
Strong spending supports the dollar and yields, often pressuring gold; weak spending tends to help gold.
Trading gold around US Retail Sales
Know the exact time, protect open trades before it, avoid market orders at the release, and let the first 15-minute candle close before trading a key level. Our daily gold key levels show where price is likely to react, and every Tradedge Pulse trade is on the public record, losses included.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next US Retail Sales release?
It isn't on this week's calendar yet. Monthly, mid-month.
What time is US Retail Sales released?
Monthly, mid-month. The next one is at 8:30 New York time for most US data (12:30 or 13:30 GMT depending on daylight saving).
How does US Retail Sales affect gold?
Strong spending supports the dollar and yields, often pressuring gold; weak spending tends to help gold.
Should I trade gold during US Retail Sales?
Spreads widen and price can spike both ways in the first minutes. Many traders protect open trades before the release, avoid market orders at the exact time, and wait for the first 15-minute candle to close before trading a key level. Nothing here is financial advice.
Times from our weekly calendar feed; release dates can change. Educational information, not financial advice.