• Commonwealth Bank analysis showed household spending rose 0.3% in June, signaling softer consumer demand despite EOFY discounting.
• Retail spending slowed to 0.2% from 0.6% in May, with household goods weak despite sales promotions.
• Hospitality growth cooled to 0.1% from 0.9%, suggesting major June sporting events did not lift discretionary outlays.
• HSI volatility reflected fuel prices, bill seasonality, sales timing; inflation, higher interest rates, housing downturn weighed on spending.
• Average monthly HSI gain in 1H 2026 was 0.3% versus 0.5% in 2025, implying weaker real spending volumes.

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