The trade turnover index recorded a year-on-year change rate of 2.3% in February, representing an acceleration of 0.1 percentage points (p.p.) compared to the previous month. Retail trade turnover grew by 4.9% (4.4% in January), while wholesale trade increased by 1.8% (no change in the preceding month).

The employment and wages indices showed year-on-year variations of 0.2% and 7.0% in February, respectively (0.6% and 5.9% in January).