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UK Retail Sales ex Fuel MoM (Dec) M/M 0.3% vs. Exp. -0.2% (Prev. -0.4%, Rev. From -0.2%, Low. -0.8%, High. 0.5%)

UK retail sales ex-fuel experienced a surprise 0.3% increase in December, beating expectations of a 0.2% decline.

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UK Retail Sales ex Fuel MoM (Dec) M/M 0.3% vs. Exp. -0.2% (Prev. -0.4%, Rev. From -0.2%, Low. -0.8%, High. 0.5%)

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This positive performance indicates underlying consumer resilience, which may influence the outlook for monetary policy and economic growth in the UK.

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