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Weaker consumer outlook to delay Spanish retail rally

A rebound in tourism will cushion some of the blow to Spanish prime retail demand caused by falling real incomes this year. But once inflation eventually eases, we expect rent growth to outperform other European markets, supported by a rebound in consumer spending and relatively low online penetration, albeit this rebound is now unlikely until later in 2023.

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