Eurozone retail sales stalled as expected in October after expanding slightly in September, data published by Eurostat showed on Thursday.
On a monthly basis, retail sales logged a flat change in October versus a 0.1 percent rise in September, which was the first increase in three months.
A 0.3 percent increase in sales of food, drinks, and tobacco was offset by a 0.2 percent decrease in sales of non-food products. Data showed that sales of automotive fuel in specialized stores advanced by 0.3 percent.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.