Latest data released by Eurostat - 5 December 2018
- Prior 0.0%; revised to -0.5%
- Retail sales +1.7% vs +2.0% y/y expected
- Prior +0.8%; revised to +0.3%
Slightly better monthly reading but those are weak revisions for September. The reading here is just a general gauge of retail consumption sentiment, it's not one that offers all too much for markets and the euro.
EUR/USD holds steady still at 1.1340 near flat levels on the day. EUR/GBP likewise at 0.8911 currently.
