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UK Retail Sales (Aug YY) 2.4% vs. Exp. 1.9% (Prev. 1.2%)

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UK retail sales rose 2.4% year-over-year in August 2026, exceeding market expectations of 1.9% and advancing from the prior reading of 1.2%.

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