New Zealand Retail Sales QoQ
Category: Retail Sales MoM
Units: Percent
In New Zealand, Retail Sales QoQ quantifies the percentage change in the total sales of retail goods from one quarter to the next. This indicator is crucial for understanding consumer behavior and spending patterns, as it provides insights into economic activity and the strength of the retail sector. Fluctuations in retail sales can signal shifts in consumer confidence and are closely monitored by policymakers and economists to gauge economic performance and forecast future trends.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the NZD while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the NZD.
Source: Statistics New Zealand
Event Details
Impact:
High
Country: New Zealand 
Symbol: NZD
Latest Release
Previous:
0.9%
Consensus: 0.5%
Actual:
0.9%
Next Release
Date: 10:45 PM, 23 Aug 2026
Time left: in 2 days
Consensus: -0.5%
