- The annual retail sales of the Eurozone increased 1.8% in May.
- Retail sales in the old continent were at -0.7% intermensual in May.
The Eurozone retail sales grew by 1.8% year -on -year in Mayafter a revised increase of 2.7% in April, according to official data published by Eurostat on Monday. The figure improved market forecasts, which estimated an increase of 1.2%.
In monthly terms, Retail sales In the old continent they fell 0.7% in the same period against the revision of +0.3% of April, aligning with market expectations.
Implications for FX
The data of the EUROZONA They fail to have any impact on The euro. The pair EUR/USD It is quoting 0.45% down in the day in 1,1725, at the time of writing.
Economic indicator
Retail sales (yoy)
This survey of goods sold by retail merchants that publishes Eurostat It is based on a sample of retail stores of different types and is considered an indicator of the economy growth rate. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short and medium term. A result superior to the market consensus is bullish for the euro, while a lower result is bassist.
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Last publication: lun jul 07, 2025 09:00
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 1.8%
Dear: 1.2%
Previous: 23%
Fountain: Eurostat
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