Retail Sales YOY - CY Economic Data | Sigmanomics

Cyprus Retail Sales YoY

Latest Release

8.3

Actual

7.1

Consensus

8.9

Cyprus Retail Sales YoY for January 2026 surprised with an actual increase of 8.90%, beating the 6.20% estimate. This marks a rise from December's 7.60%, signaling continued expansion in retail activity. The stronger-than-expected growth may support a positive outlook for consumer spending and influence monetary policy decisions. Updated 2/2/26

Retail Sales YOY - CY

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Economic Calendar - CY Events

Thursday, March 12, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Balance of Trade	-	-713.9	-810	-742.30	Low
Thursday, March 5, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate MoM	-0.12	-0.3	0.4	0.43	Low
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate YoY	0.06	0.5	0.6	0.63	Low
Monday, March 2, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	GDP Growth Rate YoY	4.5	3.6	4.5	4.78	Low
10:00	CY	Retail Sales YoY	8.3	8.9	7.1	7.87	Low
10:00	CY	GDP Growth Rate QoQ	1.4	0.9	1.4	1.57	Low
Friday, February 13, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	GDP Growth Rate YoY	4.5	3.6	3.4	3.67	Low
10:00	CY	GDP Growth Rate QoQ	1.4	0.9	0.7	0.88	Low
Monday, February 9, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Balance of Trade	-713.9	-631.3	-936	-868.30	Low
Thursday, February 5, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
14:00	CY	Inflation Rate YoY	0.5	-0.5	-0.2	-0.17	Low
14:00	CY	Inflation Rate MoM	-0.3	0.1	-1	-0.97	Low
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate YoY	-	-0.5	-0.2	-0.17	Low
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate MoM	-	0.1	-1	-0.97	Low
Monday, February 2, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Retail Sales YoY	8.9	7.6	6.2	6.97	Low
Friday, January 30, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Unemployment Rate	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.32	Low
Wednesday, January 28, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	CY	Wage Growth YoY	4.3	4.2	4	4.15	Low
Monday, January 12, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Current Account	-95	-257.3	-180	-137.50	Low
09:00	CY	Current Account	-95	-257.3	-180	-137.50	Low
Friday, January 9, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Balance of Trade	-631.3	-762.8	-680	-612.30	Low
10:00	CY	Construction Output YoY	4.2	5.1	3.7	3.95	Low
09:00	CY	Construction Output YoY	4.2	4.6	3.7	3.95	Low
03:20	CY	Balance of Trade	-	-764.4	-680	-612.30	Low
Thursday, January 8, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Unemployment Rate	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.22	Low
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate YoY	-0.5	-0.5	-0.5	-0.47	Low
10:00	CY	Inflation Rate MoM	0.1	-0.6	0.1	0.13	Low
Monday, January 5, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
09:00	CY	Construction Output YoY	-	4.6	3.7	3.95	Low
Friday, January 2, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	CY	Retail Sales YoY	7.6	10.1	6.9	7.67	Low
Tuesday, December 30, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	CY	Wage Growth YoY	-	4.2	4.7	4.85	Low
10:00	CY	Industrial Production YoY	3.5	4.7	4	3.75	Low

Analysis and Forecast

Retail Sales YoY in CY Surges Beyond Expectations CY Retail Sales YoY Climbs to 8.90 Percent in February 2026 Retail Sales YoY measures the annual change in consumer purchases at retail outlets, reflecting shifts in spending habits and economic health. In CY, retail sales rose by 8.90 percent in February 2026, surpassing the 6.20 percent forecast and improving from January’s 7.60 percent. This strong gain signals robust consumer demand despite ongoing inflationary pressures. Analysts at Morgan Stanley note that "the resilience in CY’s retail sector underscores sustained household confidence and effective monetary policy calibration." The month’s data suggests that CY’s economy is benefiting from steady wage growth and easing supply chain constraints, which continue to support retail activity. As the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance on interest rates, CY’s retail sales performance will remain a key indicator to watch for broader economic momentum.