S. Korea Retail Sales Growth Hits Over 2-Year High âšī¸
South Korea's retail sales grew 2.5% in July 2025, the fastest growth in over two years, with significant increases across durable, semi-durable, and non-durable goods categories.
Strong consumer spending signals robust economic health, indicating potential growth in consumer-driven markets and technology sectors. The broad-based increase across goods categories suggests resilient consumer confidence and potential economic recovery momentum.
Norway Retail Sales Up for 5th Month âšī¸
Norwegian retail sales grew 0.6% month-over-month in July 2025, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth, with strong performance in non-specialized stores, food, and ICT equipment sales.
Moderate retail sales growth indicates stable consumer spending in Norway, with incremental positive signals across multiple retail categories. The data suggests resilient consumer behavior without dramatic market-moving implications.
Ireland Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in July âšī¸
Irish retail sales rose 0.8% month-over-month in July 2025, with growth driven by motor trades, pharmaceuticals, and various retail sectors, while annual retail activity increased 4.2%.
Moderate retail sales growth indicates stable consumer spending with mixed sector performance. Limited direct implications for global portfolio due to localized Irish market data.
New Zealand Retail Sales Above Forecasts in Q2 âšī¸
New Zealand's retail sales rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025, with growth driven by electrical goods, supermarkets, and pharmaceutical sectors, despite some regional variations.
Moderate retail sales growth indicates stable consumer spending with mixed sectoral performance. Limited global market implications and minimal direct impact on portfolio holdings.