UK retail sales growth held steady in year-on-year terms, with the latest reading at 0.6%, unchanged from the previous 0.6%. The flat performance signals no acceleration in consumer spending momentum, leaving annual growth subdued.
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However, the 0.6% outcome fell short of the 0.9% analyst estimate, undershooting expectations by 0.3 percentage points, which signals softer-than-anticipated demand. Retailers and consumer-discretionary stocks are likely to face pressure as investors reassess revenue growth prospects, while defensive sectors such as utilities and staples may attract relative support. The market impact is likely to be near-term, centered on sentiment about household spending and the resilience of the UK consumer.