FX.co ★ Japan Retail Sales Growth Above Forecasts

In November 2025, Japan's retail sales rose by 1.0% compared to the same month the previous year. This was a deceleration from the 1.7% growth observed in October but still exceeded market forecasts of a 0.8% rise. This growth marked the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by strong performances in several sectors: particularly machinery and equipment (7.1%), pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (5.6%), automobiles (3.9%), other retail categories (3.8%), department stores (2.0%), and food and beverages (1.1%).