Summary
In August 2009 the seasonally adjusted index for retail trade turnover at constant prices registered a year-on-year growth rate of -2.7% (-0.8% in July). The year-on-year rate of retail trade turnover excluding fuel stood at
-2.3% (-1.2% in the previous month). Employment and the number of hours worked adjusted for working days both presented a year-on-year growth rate of -1.4%. The year-on-year growth rate of wages and salaries was 6.4%.