ISTANBUL The retail trade volume dropped by 2.6% in the euro area and 2.9% in the …
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Brazil’s retail sales up 2.7% in October, rising for 3rd straight month ISTANBUL Retail sales in Brazil rose 2.7% annually in October, posting a gain for the third consecutive month, according to data released Thursday. The figure was much higher than expectations, which was to show an annual gain of 2.3%, after it increased 3.2% in September, year-on-year. Five of the eight sectors in the retail sector posted gains, led by furniture and household appliances with a 2.5% gain, and followed by office and communication equipment and supplies, adding 2%, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said in a statement. On a monthly basis, retail sales volume expanded 0.4% in October. The estimate for October was a monthly gain of 0.2% after retail sales jumped 1.2% in September from the previous month.
ISTANBUL Retail sales in Brazil rose 2.7% annually in October, posting a gain for the third …