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Australia's Retail Sales Surge on Black Friday
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Australian retail sales in November experienced a significant surge of 2% due to Black Friday discounts, reaching A$36.51 billion, but are expected to reverse in December. Despite this, consumer spending remains resilient, driven by factors such as rising house prices and population growth. The Reserve Bank of Australia will consider the distortions from Black Friday sales when assessing consumer spending momentum.
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