Semnal de răcire: românii reduc cumpărăturile aproape la toate categoriile

Retail sales in Romania dropped by 5.6% in the first half of the year, affecting all categories, including food and non-food products. Inflation and low nominal wage growth are impacting consumer purchasing power, leading to expectations of continued decline in retail sales. The unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3%, but real wages remain negative, indicating ongoing challenges in the labor market.