Retail sales in the 17 countries that use the euro rose more than expected in April, despite the debt crisis and an interest rate rise.
Retail sales rose 0.9% in April, compared with the previous month, the statistics office Eurostat said.
The increase was much bigger than had been expected, and made up for March's 0.9% decline.
Retail sales rose 0.9% in April, compared with the previous month, the statistics office Eurostat said.
The increase was much bigger than had been expected, and made up for March's 0.9% decline.
