$USDC RETAIL SALES JUST BROKE THE SCRIPT ⚠️

February U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% M/M, beating the 0.5% estimate and marking the strongest print since July 2025. The surprise adds fuel to the “higher-for-longer” narrative, supports the dollar, and pressures rate-cut expectations.

Track the front end. Watch for a quick repricing in yields and USD strength. Fade weak risk rallies if liquidity chases the macro shock too hard. Stay disciplined and let the tape confirm continuation.

This matters because consumer strength is still refusing to roll over, and that keeps the market from pricing an easy dovish turn. I think the first real reaction is higher yields, firmer USD, and stress on rate-sensitive assets.

Not financial advice. Manage your risk.

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