Retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro grew by 1.1 percent in October from September, breaking two months of declines, and by 2.4 percent from a year earlier, the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said on Monday.
There was a 0.2% increase in food sales for the month, while fuel sales decline, but the most notable feature was a strong increase in non-food sales of 2.3% on the month following a 1.2% decline previously.…
]]>Retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro grew by 1.1 percent in October from September, breaking two months of declines, and by 2.4 percent from a year earlier, the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said on Monday.
There was a 0.2% increase in food sales for the month, while fuel sales decline, but the most notable feature was a strong increase in non-food sales of 2.3% on the month following a 1.2% decline previously.…
]]>Australian retail sales beat expectations for a third consecutive month in October, an encouraging sign for the economy heading into Christmas.
The retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.5% to $25.616 billion, following a gain of 0.6% in September that was the fastest in over a year, the national statistics bureau reported Friday.…
]]>Australian retail sales beat expectations for a third consecutive month in October, an encouraging sign for the economy heading into Christmas.
The retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.5% to $25.616 billion, following a gain of 0.6% in September that was the fastest in over a year, the national statistics bureau reported Friday.…
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Japanese retail sales inched down in October from a year before, falling for the eighth straight month, as consumers remain cautious about spending amid sluggish wage growth, though the decline was smaller than in previous months.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry report, Japanese retail sales went down for an eighth month running in October, however, the fall was much smaller than expected in a sign the economy was showing positive signals in the fourth quarter.…
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Japanese retail sales inched down in October from a year before, falling for the eighth straight month, as consumers remain cautious about spending amid sluggish wage growth, though the decline was smaller than in previous months.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry report, Japanese retail sales went down for an eighth month running in October, however, the fall was much smaller than expected in a sign the economy was showing positive signals in the fourth quarter.…
]]>German business morale remain unchanged in November, a survey showed on Thursday, suggesting company executives are still optimistic about the growth prospects for Europe’s largest economy despite growing political uncertainties.
The Munich-based Ifo economic institute said its business climate index, based on a monthly survey of some 7,000 firms, was unchanged at 110.4 in November after a slight downward revision to 110.4 from 110.5 previously reported in October.…
]]>German business morale remain unchanged in November, a survey showed on Thursday, suggesting company executives are still optimistic about the growth prospects for Europe’s largest economy despite growing political uncertainties.
The Munich-based Ifo economic institute said its business climate index, based on a monthly survey of some 7,000 firms, was unchanged at 110.4 in November after a slight downward revision to 110.4 from 110.5 previously reported in October.…
]]>Sales at U.S. retail stores rebounded in September, with auto dealers and gas stations racking up the biggest gains, in a sign consumers are still spending enough to keep the economy on a slow but steady growth path.
Retail sales rose 0.6 percent, in line with economists’ expectations, but would have been flat without the increased purchases of cars and parts.…
]]>Sales at U.S. retail stores rebounded in September, with auto dealers and gas stations racking up the biggest gains, in a sign consumers are still spending enough to keep the economy on a slow but steady growth path.
Retail sales rose 0.6 percent, in line with economists’ expectations, but would have been flat without the increased purchases of cars and parts.…
]]>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said sales volumes in October were up 7.4% from a year earlier, while on a monthly basis, sales jumped 1.9% from September – a much stronger increase than economists had forecast.
The retail industry continued to show strength on a quarterly basis as well, with the quantity bought in the three-month period increasing by 1.9% compared with the previous quarter to mark the 34th consecutive period of quarterly growth.…
]]>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said sales volumes in October were up 7.4% from a year earlier, while on a monthly basis, sales jumped 1.9% from September – a much stronger increase than economists had forecast.
The retail industry continued to show strength on a quarterly basis as well, with the quantity bought in the three-month period increasing by 1.9% compared with the previous quarter to mark the 34th consecutive period of quarterly growth.…
]]>Retail sales rose more than expected in October, according to a Department of Commerce report today.
Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than forecast last month in a broad advance after an even stronger September than initially estimated, showing consumers continue to pump up the economy.…
]]>Retail sales rose more than expected in October, according to a Department of Commerce report today.
Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than forecast last month in a broad advance after an even stronger September than initially estimated, showing consumers continue to pump up the economy.…
]]>China’s retail sales expanded below projections in the month of October, as opposed to the investment and industrial production figures, which were consistent with expectation and indicated a continued stabilization. Weaker than expected retail sales figures might have been because of seasonal factors, noted Nordea Bank in a research report.…
]]>China’s retail sales expanded below projections in the month of October, as opposed to the investment and industrial production figures, which were consistent with expectation and indicated a continued stabilization. Weaker than expected retail sales figures might have been because of seasonal factors, noted Nordea Bank in a research report.…
]]>Australian retail sales rose by 0.6% in September from August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Friday. Retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.6% in September after growing 0.5% the month before, the national statistics bureau reported today. That was the fastest increase in over a year.…
]]>Australian retail sales rose by 0.6% in September from August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Friday. Retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.6% in September after growing 0.5% the month before, the national statistics bureau reported today. That was the fastest increase in over a year.…
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From Trading Economics: Retail sales in Australia rose 0.6 percent month-on-month in September of 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 0.5 percent gain in August and beating market estimates of a 0.4 percent rise. It was the highest growth since October 2015, mainly driven by sales in household goods retailing (+2.3 percent) and cafes, restaurants and takeaway food service (+1.0 percent).…
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From Trading Economics: Retail sales in Australia rose 0.6 percent month-on-month in September of 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 0.5 percent gain in August and beating market estimates of a 0.4 percent rise. It was the highest growth since October 2015, mainly driven by sales in household goods retailing (+2.3 percent) and cafes, restaurants and takeaway food service (+1.0 percent).…
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