Hong Kong SAR August 2025 Retail Sales Volume YoY: Positive for HKD

On October 2, 2025, the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong SAR released the year-on-year retail sales volume data for August. The actual figure was 3.2%, exceeding the forecast of 1.9%, with the previous value at 1.0%.Definition: Retail sales represent the aggregated value of goods sold for cash or on credit by all major retail businesses, excluding the services sector. Market impact: A reported figure above the forecast is considered supportive for the Hong Kong dollar.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 1. The statistical method tracks the sales of new and used goods to the general public as part of individual or household consumption. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for October 31, 2025.

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