Final EU Retail Sales Index, Down 5.1% Year-on-Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The finalized retail sales index for May in the Eurozone (19 countries using the Euro) fell by 5.1% year-on-year, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU), announced on the 6th (local time). Experts had predicted -6.5%.

Compared to the previous month, it rose by 17.8%, exceeding the expected 15%.