Canada retail sales for April -1.2% vs. 0.0% expected - ConsultFX

Canada retail sales for April -1.2% vs. 0.0% expected

Retail sales for April lower than expected The retail sales for April in Canada came in much worse than expected at -1.2% versus 0.0% expected. The USDCAD has moved higher as both retail sales and CPI missed and the expectation for a hike at the next meeting was trimmed.