Why did ASX 200 retail shares outperform last week?

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Learn More ASX 200consumer discretionaryshares outperformed the 10 other sectorsover the shortened trading week, soaring 8.05%. Consumer staples shares weren't far behind, surging 7.62%. Meanwhile, theS&P/ASX 200 Index(ASX: XJO) rose 2.07% to 8,804 points by Friday's close. Experts are now predicting an eventual cut for interest rates due to crumbling consumer confidence and low GDP growth. Consumer sentiment fell in May to one of its weakest levels ever in the 50-year history of the benchmark monthly survey. Softer-than-expected inflation also enhances the case for rates to be kept on hold or cut at some point. Annual headline inflation fell to 4.2% in April, down from 4.6% in March, according to Bureau of Statistics figures. On Friday, the ASX 200 rallied 1.98% after US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran could be reached this weekend. This would likely lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries 20% of the world's oil and gas. The ongoing oil shock has contributed to resurgent inflation and three interest rate increases in Australia this year. The Reserve Bank will announce the next interest rate decision on Tuesday. It may seem counterintuitive that signs of economic weakness boosted ASX 200 retail shares last week. ASX stock tips But remember, share markets tend to look six to 12 months into the future. Thus, economic weakness today is pushing retail stocks up as investors anticipate a greater likelihood of interest rate cuts. Let's see how some individual retail stocks performed last week. !Image 11: Two happy shoppers looking at a smartphone together. Image source: Getty Images Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX sectors last week TheWesfarmers Ltd(ASX: WES) share price leapt 9.55% over the short trading week to finish at $86.47. Shares in gaming technology companyAristocrat Leisure Ltd(ASX: ALL) rose 5.07% to $53.91. TheLottery Corporation Ltd(ASX: TLC) share price soared 8.81% to $5.68. TheLight & Wonder Inc(ASX: LNW) share price ripped 9.8% higher to $127.26. JB Hi-Fi Ltd(ASX: JBH) shares ascended 7.6% to finish the week at $77.24. The Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd(ASX: HVN) share price increased 7.88% to $4.79. Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) shares soared 13.09% to $5.27. The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price rocketed 11.71% to $15.46. Eagers Automotive Ltd(ASX: APE) shares rose 7.06% to $22.29. ASX stock tips The Super Retail Group Ltd(ASX: SUL) share price lifted 8.39% to $12.27. Lovisa Holdings Ltd(ASX: LOV) shares surged 8.66% to $22.20 apiece. ASX 200travelshare Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd(ASX: FLT) edged 0.36% higher to $11.07. TheGuzman Y Gomez Ltd(ASX: GYG) share price lifted 3.63% to $19.40. ASX 200 market sector snapshot Here's how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data. Over the shortened trading week: S&P/ASX 200market sectorChange last week Consumer Discretionary(ASX: XDJ)8.05% Consumer Staples(ASX: XSJ)7.62% A-REIT(ASX: XPJ)4.95% Healthcare(ASX: XHJ)3.33% Industrials(ASX: XNJ)3.23% Utilities(ASX: XUJ)2.86% Communications(ASX: XTJ)2.51% Financials(ASX: XFJ)1.05% Materials(ASX: XMJ)0.79% Energy(ASX: XEJ)(0.07%) Information Technology(ASX: XIJ)(4.58%) Wondering where you should invest $1,000 right now? When investing expert Scott Phillips has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for over ten years has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.* Scott just revealed what he believes could be the 'five best ASX stocks' for investors to buy right now. We believe these stocks are trading at attractive prices and Scott thinks they could be great buys right now… See the 5 Stocks * Returns as of 20 Feb 2026 Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Light & Wonder Inc, Lovisa, Super Retail Group, Temple & Webster Group, The Lottery Corporation, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Harvey Norman and Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Eagers Automotive Ltd, Flight Centre Travel Group, Light & Wonder Inc, Lovisa, Temple & Webster Group, The Lottery Corporation, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips. 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