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UK Consumer Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Inflation Pain

British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances this month but their mood remains a long way of...

French Business Activity Contracts Again In November

French business activity contracted in November, according to a monthly survey, as demand for goods and services in the euro zone's second-biggest economy...

Euro Zone Retail Sales Fall In September, Exposing Weak Consumer Demand

Euro zone retail sales fell roughly in line with expectations in September, latest data showed, highlighting weak consumer demand and the prospect of reces...

German Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates In November: HDE

Consumer sentiment in Germany fell noticeably in November for the first time in twelve months following some stabilisation in the economy, according to the...

UK Shop Price Inflation At Lowest Since August 2022: BRC

Prices in British store chains rose at the slowest pace in more than a year in October, according to industry data that adds to signs that the country's hi...

Australia's Woolworths Sales Rise As Cooling Prices Stoke Demand

Top Australian grocer Woolworths said food sales jumped in the first quarter as value-conscious shoppers seized on cheaper meat, fruit and vegetables, but...

German Consumer Sentiment Improves In October: HDE

Consumer sentiment in Germany saw a slight increase in October, according to the latest consumption barometer from the German Trade Association (HDE).

British Retail Sales Grow In August After Washout In July

British retail sales partially recovered in August after a rainy July washout, the latest official figures showed, adding to signs that the country's consu...