UK retail sales unexpectedly recovered in July as promotions boosted online sales, while consumer sentiment hit a new record low in August amid the deepening cost of living crisis caused by rising inflation and the bleak economic prospects, separate data revealed Friday.
Retail sales gained 0.3 percent on month, in contrast to the revised 0.2 percent fall in June. Sales were forecast to fall 0.2 percent in July.
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