EU October Retail Sales Index Falls 2.7% Year-on-Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Choi] Eurozone retail sales in October fell by 2.7% compared to the previous year, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU), announced on the 5th (local time). This figure is lower than the expert forecast of -2.6%.

Compared to the previous month, sales decreased by 1.8%, which is also lower than the expected -1.7%.