Japan September Retail Sales Data Released: Positive for Yen

On August 29, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the seasonally adjusted retail sales month-over-month data for September. The actual, forecast, and previous values were not provided.Definition: Retail sales represent the aggregated total value of goods sold by retail businesses—excluding the service sector—through both cash and credit transactions. In terms of market impact, a result exceeding expectations is considered supportive for the Japanese yen.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 2. The methodology involves assessing monthly changes in the total sales value within the retail sector. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 28, 2025.

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