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Eurozone Retail Sales Dip 0.2% Amid Economic Strain

4/8/2026

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  • Eurozone retail sales fell 0.2% month-on-month in February 2026.
  • The decline followed stagnation in January.
  • Year-over-year growth slowed to 1.7% in February, with food and drink sales down 0.5% and fuel sales up 0.7%.
  • High inflation, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical tensions weighed on household spending.
  • Analysts say future retail reports will show whether this trend is temporary or signals a prolonged period of subdued demand.