The trade turnover index recorded a year-on-year increase of 4.6% in October, representing an acceleration of 1.4 percentage points (p.p.) compared with September. Retail trade turnover rose by 4.5% (5.3% in the previous month). Wholesale trade recorded an acceleration of 2.8 p.p. from the previous period, resulting in a year-on-year growth rate of 4.6%.

The employment index showed a year-on-year decrease of 0.3% (-0.2% in September), while remuneration decelerated by 1.6 p.p., standing at 3.3%.