Retail Sales YTD y/y reflects the percentage change in China's retail sales, from the beginning of the calendar year to current date, compared to the same period of the previous year. The calculation is adjusted for inflation. The index is often called the consumer spending indicator and allows assessing inflation in China. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on the yuan quotes.
China Retail Sales Year to Date y/y
Last release
Actual
1.4%
Forecast
—
Previous
1.9%
Next release
Actual
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Forecast
—
Previous
1.4%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
May 2026
1.4%
—
1.9%
Apr 2026
1.9%
—
2.4%
Mar 2026
2.4%
—
2.8%
Feb 2026
2.8%
—
3.7%
Dec 2025
3.7%
—
4.0%
Nov 2025
4.0%
—
4.3%
Oct 2025
4.3%
—
4.5%
Sep 2025
4.5%
—
4.6%
Aug 2025
4.6%
—
4.8%
Jul 2025
4.8%
—
5.0%
Jun 2025
5.0%
—
5.0%
May 2025
5.0%
—
4.7%
Apr 2025
4.7%
—
4.6%
Mar 2025
4.6%
—
4.0%
Feb 2025
4.0%
—
3.5%
Dec 2024
3.5%
—
3.5%
Nov 2024
3.5%
—
3.5%
Oct 2024
3.5%
—
3.3%
Sep 2024
3.3%
—
3.4%
Aug 2024
3.4%
—
3.5%