On August 29, 2025, the Federal Statistical Office of Germany released the country’s real retail sales data for August on a month-over-month basis. The actual figure was 0.5%, in line with the forecast of 0.5%, compared to the previous value of -1.5%.Data Definition: Retail sales measure the total value of goods sold by stores primarily engaged in retail trade, excluding sales from motor vehicles and gas stations, and are adjusted for inflation. In terms of market impact, a result above the forecast is considered positive for the euro.This indicator carries a medium importance level of 2. The methodology excludes motor vehicle and gas station sales and adjusts for inflation. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 27, 2025.

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