Medium Impact
CHF - Retail Sales Real (YoY) - Dec.
February 08, 2010 08:15 GMT
Actual
4.70%
Forecast
Previous
0.60%
Source:
Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Measures (What does it measure?):
The change in total value of retail sales.
Frequency:
Monthly. Usually released 45 days after the month ends.
Purpose (Why should traders care?):
Retail sales measure the degree of consumer spending, one of the most important indicators of a country’s overall economic health. Strong retail sales are generally positive for the currency. Weak retail sales are generally negative.
Also Known As:
Real Retail Sales