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Poppy Johnston

EXPLAINED: Data to show strength of economy - The Real Truth

Construction data is expected to show a quarterly fall due to bad weather and capacity constraints. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A big week for economic data kicks off with retail sales and building approvals figures.

NAB economist Taylor Nugent expects building approvals - and home loan approval figures due later in the week - to fall in line with slowing housing demand amid rising interest rates.

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