Australian consumers have continued their aversion to spending, according to March retail sales figures released by the ABS. Despite suggestions of improved retailing conditions in NAB’s business survey which was released a day before, retailing conditions still appear to be tough. Sales shrank by 0.1% over the month, which is well under the +0.3% growth expected and it follows a 0.2% decline in February. On a year-on-year basis, sales grew...