Eurozone August Retail Sales MoM: Signs of Positive Momentum

On September 4, 2025, Eurostat released the Eurozone retail sales month-over-month data for August. The actual figure came in at 0.20%, matching the forecast of 0.20%, with the previous reading at -0.50%.This indicator measures retail sales, including sub-indices for food, textiles, and household goods. It has been published monthly since 2001, using 1995 prices as the base for deflation adjustment. Retail sales serve as a primary gauge of consumer spending, which is a core driver of overall economic activity.The market impact of this release is that a figure above expectations is generally supportive for the euro. The importance of this data is rated at level 3. The statistic reflects the inflation-adjusted change in total retail sales value and is released monthly. The next publication is scheduled for November 6, 2025.

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