Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in September, led by a slump in Germany

What happened: Euro area retail volume dropped 0.7% from August in September, with German sales falling 2.0%, the largest decline among member states. Key numbers: Euro area retail volume down 0.7% month over month. German sales down 2.0%, the largest decline among member states. Why it matters: The drop was led by Germany, the largest decline among member states, pointing to weakness in the bloc's retail sector.

Euro area retail volume dropped 0.7% from August in September, with German sales falling 2.0%, the largest decline among member states.

The drop was led by Germany, the largest decline among member states, pointing to weakness in the bloc's retail sector.