 We'll talk about all of that coming up in just a couple of minutes. We're so glad you're with us on a Wednesday. You're listening to Melissa in the morning. Retail sales held steady in June, surprising many economists. Excluding autos, sales rose four tenths of a percent, which is a larger gain than forecast. The May total was also revised higher. Analysts say the stronger than expected data could lower the odds of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this fall.