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Australian retail spending rises 6.1% in July, inflation tempers gains
Australian retail spending rises 6.1% in July, inflation tempers gains
Underlying inflation reached 3.6% as household consumption faces a flat outlook.
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Australian retail spending rises 5.1% in April despite inflation pressures
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