Weakening retail spend adds to inflation-fighting hope

Adrian Rollins
May 12 2023 - 5:30am
Treasurer Jim Chalmers during Question Time in the House of Representatives.
Picture by Gary Ramage
Treasurer Jim Chalmers during Question Time in the House of Representatives. Picture by Gary Ramage

Turnover in retail and construction has weakened, adding to evidence that households are reining in their spending in response to high interest rates and growing living expenses.

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Adrian Rollins

Adrian Rollins

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Adrian Rollins is economics correspondent for the Canberra Times

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