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Story summary
- Eurostat reported a 0.1% decline in Eurozone retail sales for January 2025, despite expectations of a 0.2% rise.
- The drop marks two consecutive months of negative growth, signaling ongoing consumer caution.
- Sales of essentials like food and beverages stayed stable, while discretionary categories fell.
- Analysts say the data may prompt downward GDP revisions and a cautious policy stance from the European Central Bank.
