Retail sales in the eurozone showed a modest recovery in August with a 0.2% increase, while the EU saw a 0.3% rise. However, annual growth for the eurozone was only 0.8%, below expectations. In contrast, Germany's manufacturing orders plummeted by 5.8%, the worst drop since January 2024. The euro fell against the dollar, and European stocks faced a sluggish start, with some sectors performing better than others. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)