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Figures add to concerns that economy is losing momentum
Your FT guide to this week’s big events
Fierce competition, inflation and hard-pressed consumers dominate the outlook
ONS warns Black Friday has made it harder to make seasonal adjustments to data
ONS blames evolving event for error in Christmas sales calculation
Updates from Debenhams and Next scoured for clues on rivals’ trading
Forget the so-called bargains and declutter your wardrobe instead
Online growth unlikely to offset fall in shoppers going to sales
Stores hope online sales and overseas visitors make up for lower footfall
Economists unsure how November sales are affecting end-of-year spending patterns
Consumers remain cautious as they shift spending trends in search of bargains
Victoria’s Secret owner L Brands climbs some 3 per cent as Gap and Amazon also rise
Macy’s among biggest gainers as holiday selling season makes a robust start
The US economy records more good expansion but not much inflation
US groups report strong start as UK figures show small rise in spending
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