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Australian retail sales unexpectedly fell in October, marking the weakest result since June, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending due to the impact of the Reserve Bank's interest-rate increases. Consumers are holding off on discretionary spending and might be waiting for discounts during Black Friday sales events in November.
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