Overall this latest outturn is consistent with the recent favorable trend in consumer sentiment and would suggest solid gains in retail sales in the coming months.
After the revisions (to December and November), the headline was more or less in line with the consensus.
The reaction is not surprising. The expectations were skewed to the upside.
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