UK Retail Sales MoM (Jan) M/M 1.8% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.4%, Low. -0.6%, High. 1.0%)

• "Growth in January 2026 was partly because of artwork and antiques sales, alongside continued strong sales from online jewellers."

UK retail sales for January significantly surpassed expectations, coming in at 1.8% month-over-month compared to the anticipated 0.2%. This strong growth, driven by sales in artwork, antiques, and online jewellery, may suggest a positive consumer sentiment that could influence monetary policy discussions moving forward, particularly in the context of growth and inflation dynamics.