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Australian household spending dipped 0.4% in December as consumers bought earlier for sales, easing inflation concerns.
Household spending in Australia fell 0.4% in December, following increases in October and November, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics attributing the drop to consumers shifting purchases earlier to take advantage of sales like Black Friday.
This cooling in spending eases inflation concerns and may reduce the need for further interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia, which previously raised the cash rate in February for the first time in over two years due to strong demand and rising inflation.
Despite the monthly dip, underlying demand remains resilient, with quarterly sales volumes rising and contributing to GDP growth.
El gasto de los hogares australianos bajó un 0,4% en diciembre, ya que los consumidores compraron antes para las ventas, aliviando las preocupaciones de inflación.