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Investment case for the Italian retail market remains weak

Italy’s historic position as one of the euro-zone’s most expensive retail markets might suggest that the recent stability of Italian retail yields, while yields in other euro-zone markets have fallen, is a temporary phase. Yet, a weak consumer spending outlook, a worryingly high debt-to-GDP ratio and political uncertainty are likely to prevent Italian retail yields from catching up any time soon.

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