-2.6 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Retail Pulse down in June
- Near-term expectations for business activity scaled back
- Hiring intentions unchanged
Retail Pulse
Retail Pulse
Retail Pulse
June 2019
88.0
Retail Pulse
Sales
Past 3 Months
33%
45%
22%
Balance +11%
(+5 on previous reading)
Retail Pulse
Sales
Next 3 Months
41%
47%
12%
Balance +29%
(-6 on previous reading)
Retail Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
12%
82%
5%
Balance +7%
(+3 on previous reading)
Retail Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
12%
84%
4%
Balance +8%
(0 on previous reading)
Retail Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
43%
53%
4%
Balance +39%
(+5 on previous reading)
Retail Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
14%
79%
7%
Balance +7%
(-2 on previous reading)