U.K. Retail Sales Grew Slightly in February Supported by Growth in Food
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The British Retail Consortium and KPMG reported a slight 1.1% year-on-year increase in UK retail sales for the four weeks ending March 1, falling below recent growth averages. The modest growth was partially supported by Valentine's Day sales, but consumers remain cautious about big-ticket purchases amid ongoing budget constraints.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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Modest retail sales growth suggests ongoing economic challenges for UK consumer markets, potentially impacting investor sentiment towards UK-focused ETFs.
The modest retail sales growth indicates continued economic challenges in the UK, which could lead to neutral market sentiment for UK-focused ETFs like EWU. Slow consumer spending may signal broader economic constraints.
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