Final EU Retail Sales Index Up 3% YoY... Exceeds Expectations

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saehye] The finalized retail sales index for the Eurozone (19 countries using the euro) in February rose by 3% year-on-year, the European Union (EU) statistical agency Eurostat announced on the 3rd (local time). This figure exceeds the expert forecast of 1.6%.

Compared to the previous month, it increased by 0.9%, surpassing the expected 0.1%.