Retail Sales YoY

The Retail Sales Index tracks the overall amount of goods sold by retailers. This figure is calculated on a year-over-year basis. This metric is reported on a monthly basis by Eurostat.

Australian Retail Sales YoY

In May 2017 the indicator increased to 2.6% from 2.5% the previous month. The figure was in line with the consensus. This figure was at its historical lows of -4.5% in Feb 2009 and at its highs of 5% in Nov 1998.