Retail Sales Scream Recessionary - If You Look Under The Hood!

February 29, 2024 00:07:21
Retail Sales Scream Recessionary - If You Look Under The Hood!
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Retail Sales Scream Recessionary - If You Look Under The Hood!

Feb 29 2024 | 00:07:21

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Show Notes

We got the January 2024 retail data from the ABS today, and they reported that Australian retail turnover rose 1.1 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in January 2024. This follows a fall of 2.1 per cent in December 2023 and a rise of 1.5 per cent in November 2023. Economists were divided on what to expect, with some looking for 1.5% monthly rebound, while others like Westpac were expected just a 0.3% rise. The National Retail Association said the latest trade figures reveal the uphill struggle retailers face in 2024 if consumer sentiment remains low and trade continues to slow, despite […]

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