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

UK retail sales for January significantly surpassed expectations, coming in at 1.8% month-over-month compared to the anticipated 0.2%.

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

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

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