The strong increase in retail sales volumes in September confirms that they grew by around 5% annualised last quarter, suggesting that household consumption growth picked up strongly. The October preliminary estimate hints that sales also got off to a strong start in the fourth quarter, adding to the sense that previous interest rate declines, rising real incomes and improved consumer confidence are all feeding through to healthier consumer demand.
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