On March 17, the monthly rate of retail sales in the United States in February will be released at 20:30 tonight. It is expected to be 0.6%, and the previous value is -0.90%. Retail sales are a statistical summary of the amount of retail sales, including the total value of goods sold in cash or credit by all stores that are mainly engaged in retail business. Expenses incurred in the service industry are not included in retail sales. Retail sales data are important for determining a country's economic status and prospects, because retail sales directly reflect changes in consumer spending. Published value > predicted value will benefit the dollar.