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Poppy Johnston

Swift blip hides weak consumer that bodes well for RBA

Seven sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Sydney and Melbourne boosted retail in February. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian consumers continue to funnel their cash into one-off events such as Taylor Swift concerts while scrimping elsewhere.

Retail sales were up a lacklustre 0.3 per cent in February, with the Eras tour boosting spending on clothing, merchandise, accessories and dining out while sales contracted across other categories.

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