Retail Sales measures the total receipts of retail stores. It is an early indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of economic activity in most developed economies.
Retail sales beats confirm consumer strength and support the domestic currency. Core retail sales (ex-autos) are watched more closely than the headline.
| Date | Currency | Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 07:00 BST |
GBP | Aug | — | -0.2 % | -0.9 % |
The Retail Sales ex Fuel MoM release is a critical component of our economic event database. Traders rely on this data to anticipate volatility in GB currency pairs and related markets.
Each country's table above shows the actual result alongside the market forecast and previous reading. Comparing these three figures reveals whether the data beat, met or missed expectations - the primary driver of post-release price action.
Bookmark this page to monitor ongoing Retail Sales ex Fuel MoM developments across all reporting nations. Combine these fundamentals with our candlestick pattern signals for higher-probability trade entries timed around scheduled volatility.