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Eurozone Retail Sales Stagnate Amid Consumer Caution

12/4/2025

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Retail sales in the eurozone were unchanged in October, signaling consumer reluctance to spend.
The EU statistics agency reported no change in sales volumes, contrasting with a revised 0.1% rise in September.
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 0.1% increase in sales.
The stagnation highlights cautious household sentiment as the euro area seeks to stimulate economic growth.

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Story summary

Retail sales in the eurozone were unchanged in October, signaling consumer reluctance to spend.
The EU statistics agency reported no change in sales volumes, contrasting with a revised 0.1% rise in September.
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 0.1% increase in sales.
The stagnation highlights cautious household sentiment as the euro area seeks to stimulate economic growth.