Retail sales up 0.6%, topping forecast for August

Retail Sales - August retail sales increased by 06% month-over-month, exceeding expectations of 02% increase [1] - Excluding autos, retail sales rose by 07%, the highest since June [1] - Core retail sales, also known as control, increased by 07% [1] - July retail sales were revised upwards from 05% to 06% [2] Import and Export Prices - August import prices increased by 03% month-over-month, contrasting with the expected decrease of 02% [3] - Import prices year-over-year remained unchanged at 0% [3] - August export prices increased by 03% month-over-month, the highest since June [3] - Year-over-year export prices increased by 34%, the highest increase of the year [4] Bond Market - The 10-year Treasury yield is hovering around 404%, relatively unchanged [5]