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Retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month (m/m) in September, higher than August’s 0.1% gain and ahead of consensus forecast calling for an increase of 0.3% m/m. Trade in the auto sector was flat for the month, as the marginal increase at automotive parts and accessory stores (0.5%) was wholly offset by the slight decline at motor […]

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