XRT: Student Loan Repayments Set To Add To Consumer Burdens
Summary
- The XRT ETF provides equal-weighted exposure to the retail sector.
- April retail sales were weaker than expected, with March revised lower.
- Home Depot may be the latest canary supporting a weak consumer narrative.
- With student loan repayments set to restart in the Fall, the future does not look bright for retailers.
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