Retail sales grew 2.5% calendar-adjusted year-on-year basis in August (July: +3.6%). Looking at the details of the release, food, beverages,...
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Korea: Merchandise exports rebound in September on stronger IT shipments Merchandise exports rose 7.7% in annual terms in September, rebounding from August’s 10.1% decline, amid an increasing demand for IT... -
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Poland: Inflation rises in September Consumer prices increased 0.20% over the previous month in September, contrasting the 0.10% drop logged in August, according to a... -
Ireland: Consumer confidence improves but remains pessimistic in September The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI consumer confidence index rose to 60.7 in September from August’s 58.9. Nevertheless, the index remained well... -
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