Retail sales fall in Europe, signalling a likely recession

While retail sales are holding up in the U.S.A. they fell sharply in Europe in October 2022. As retailers firm up annual budgets, the scenario of a recession seems to be confirmed.

Through Sophie Baqué. Published on 09 December 2022 à 15h56 - Update on 12 December 2022 à 9h52

According to Eurostat, retail sales in Europe fell by 1.8% in October 2022 (compared to September). This drop, the largest recorded since July 2021, was before households turned on the heating,…