British retail sales rose 0.7% in March, but the report highlights emerging headwinds from the Iran war, which has pushed up fuel prices and may lift broader inflation while weighing on growth. The data suggest consumer demand remains resilient for now, though higher energy costs could pressure household spending in coming months.
British retail sales rose 0.7% in March, but the report highlights emerging headwinds from the Iran war, which has pushed up fuel prices and may lift broader inflation while weighing on growth. The data suggest consumer demand remains resilient for now, though higher energy costs could pressure household spending in coming months.
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