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Oasis tour tunes up economy but clouds rate cut hopes

Britpop giant Oasis and Black Friday bargains have helped bring Australia's economy back in tune, adding to the case against Reserve Bank rate cuts.

AAP · Jan 12

Hopes Black Friday could sustain spending growth

After a stronger than expected month for consumer spending, pre-Christmas sales could see that trend continue.

AAP · Jan 11

I've spent the last 5 years writing about sofa beds – these are the best times of year to shop if you want a bargain

And one of them is right now in the January sales

Ideal Home · Jan 2

Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas

Shoppers held back on Black Friday spending in November and budget uncertainty hit consumer confidence

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in November.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

FTSE 100 closes near record high as Santa Rally builds, despite weak retail sales – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 19 December: WH Smith pressure continues, retail sales disappoint

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later – but it can come with a sting after Christmas

It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending – from Black Friday to new year’s sales.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say

Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025