US DATA: Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index was up 3.3% in the
second week of March following a 3.1% gain the prior week.
Month-to-date, March was up 3.2% compared to March of last year
(relative to a target of a 3.7% gain). Month-over-month showed a 0.8%
gain compared to February (relative to a targeted 1.3% gain). March is a
five-week month, ending on April 3rd. Like the earlier ICSC-GS measure,
cites weather. See more on the MNI main wire.