Revenirea consumului se împiedică de puterea de cumpărare: vânzările scad pe toate fronturile

Retail sales in Romania fell by 1.3% in September compared to the previous month, deepening the annual decline to 2.6%. Non-food goods and fuel sales were the main contributors to this drop, while food sales saw a slight decrease. Despite a stronger consumption in the third quarter, real wages continue to lag behind inflation, impacting purchasing power. Consumer confidence decreased slightly in October, while retail sentiment improved. The unemployment rate was at 6.3%, with real wages remaining negative for 14 months. Employment expectations also declined, indicating lower hiring intentions across sectors.