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Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
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ASX 200 — Australian Market
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Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico Market
The CBI retail sales balance plummeted to -54 in June 2026 from -46 in May, missing market forecasts of -41. Retailers reported a downcast start to the summer as depressed consumer sentiment and climbing cost pressures caused sales to fall significantly below seasonal norms. The annual sales decline was reflected across the broader distribution sector, with wholesale volumes also contracting by 20%. While online sales remained flat at 0% after a previous 11% gain, internet sales are projected to rebound strongly next month by 37%. However, overall retail, wholesale, and total distribution sales are expected to face ongoing contraction into July. CBI Lead Economist Martin Sartorius emphasized that businesses require clarity and structural reforms, particularly regarding business rates and energy costs, to stimulate economic growth as the government transitions to a new Prime Minister.
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