Hong Kong Retail Sales YoY for August 2025: Bullish for HKD

On September 1, 2025, the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong SAR released the year-over-year retail sales data for August. The actual figure was 2%, matching the forecast of 2%, with a prior reading of 1.80%.Definition: Retail sales measure the total value of goods sold by all major retail establishments, excluding services. Market impact: A reported value exceeding the forecast is considered bullish for the Hong Kong dollar.This indicator has an importance rating of 1. The data is compiled by tracking the sales of new and used goods in individual or household consumption. It is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for October 31, 2025.

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