Retail sales increased in the euro area

Growth in euro area retail sales exceeds expectations

Experts expected a 0.5 percent drop in retail sales on a monthly basis and a more modest 5.6 percent increase on an annual basis.
In the 27 member states of the European Union, retail sales grew by 0.9 percent month-on-month and 7.9 percent year-on-year in November. (MTI)