[Institutions: U.S. Retail Sales Data Likely to Only Briefly Impact Dollar Movement] Odaily Planet Daily News – Due to the government shutdown, the delayed U.S. November retail sales data will be released tonight. The market expects November sales to have grown slightly by 0.4%, compared to 0% recorded in October. While the retail sales report is a key indicator of consumer spending and demand, the delay in its release has reduced its potential impact on the dollar. However, some institutions predict that the difference between the actual retail sales data and the expected value will still have a decisive impact on the dollar's movement. If the report results fall far below expectations, it could put pressure on the dollar; conversely, if the data significantly exceeds expectations, it should boost the dollar. Overall, though, this reaction is likely to be short-lived, as investors remain focused elsewhere. (Jin10)