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Australian Retail Sales Decline Amid Rate Hikes
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Australian retail sales unexpectedly slipped in October, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending due to the impact of the Reserve Bank's interest-rate increases. Despite the weaker-than-expected retail data, there is little market reaction. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold steady next month, but there is a 60% probability of raising rates early next year.
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