Japan August Retail Sales Data Released: Positive for the Yen
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan released the seasonally adjusted retail sales month-over-month data for August on August 29, 2025. The actual figure was -1.60%. No consensus forecast was provided; the previous reading was also -1.60%.Definition: Retail sales measure the total value of goods sold by retailers—excluding services—through both cash and credit transactions. In terms of market impact, a reading above the forecast is typically supportive for the Japanese yen.This indicator is rated with an importance level of 2. It is calculated by assessing monthly changes in the aggregate value of retail sector sales. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for October 31, 2025.
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