Retail sales in Japan climb 0.8% in August

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30 September 2015

Retail sales in Japan climb 0.8% in August

According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, retail sales in Japan climbed at an annual rate of 0.8% in August, missing expectations for a 1.1% rise, after a 1.8% gain in July. July's was revised up from a 1.6% rise.

Sales at large-scale retailers increased 1.8% year-on-year in August.

Domestic consumption remained sluggish.

Preliminary industrial production in Japan declines 0.5% in August

United Kingdom: GDP, q/q, Quarter II 0.7% (forecast 0.7%)

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