Destatis released its retail sales for Germany on Friday. German adjusted retail sales were flat in September, missing forecasts of a 0.4% gain, after a 0.7% drop in August. August's figure was revised down from a 0.4% decrease.

On a yearly basis, German retail sales jumped 3.4% in September, missing expectations for a 4.2% gain, after a 2.1% rise in August. August's figure was revised down from a 2.5% increase.

Sales of non-food products increased at an annual rate of 3.5% in September, while sales of food products climbed by 2.0%.