Latest data released by Destatis - 31 August 2018
- Prior +1.2%; revised to +0.9%
- Retail sales +0.8% vs +1.3% y/y expected
- Prior +3.0%
Slight delay in the release by the source. Poor miss on retail sales there, goes to show that consumption isn't going to provide any help to the robust domestic demand in carrying the economy as we begin Q3 as well.
