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Australian retail sales increased slightly by 0.2% in May, marking a fourth consecutive month of minimal growth, primarily due to rising clothing sales but offset by a decline in food sales. This trend raises significant concerns regarding household demand and bolsters predictions of an impending interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with investors predicting a 96% likelihood of a quarter-point reduction next week. The economy's sluggish performance, combined with a drop in consumer sentiment, underscores the need for further monetary easing to stimulate growth.
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