- Though lottery sales are highly volatile as large jackpots attract attention sporadically, there's a bit of evidence that some of the extra cash in the pockets of U.S. consumers due to lower gas prices is heading in that direction.
- Yesterday, the report on retail sales for December missed the mark of analysts in showing a month-over-month decline.
- The NRF says holiday spending was up 4% Y/Y, but that's roughly the same mark the group predicted in the summer before the sharp drop in oil prices.
- Data dive: Lottery sales on Powerball and Mega Millions.
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