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Card spending growth shows consumer confidence despite post-Christmas slowdown

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Consumer card spending grew 3.1 per cent year-on-year in January – less than the latest CPIH* inflation rate of 4.2%, yet higher than December’s growth of 2.3%. While retail spending slowed after a busy festive period, consumers’ confidence in both their household finances and ability…

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