FX.co ★ Japan Retail Sales Rise the Most in 3 Months

In April 2025, Japan experienced a 3.3% year-on-year increase in retail sales, an uptick from the previous month's 3.1% growth, exceeding the market's predicted 3.1% rise. This marks the 37th straight month of growth in the retail sector, with higher wages driving consumer spending. Additionally, this latest figure indicates the most rapid retail sales growth since January. On a month-to-month basis, retail sales saw a 0.5% rise in April, recovering from a 1.2% decline in March.