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Auto sales recovering but cash still tight for consumers

Vehicles sales increased for a third month running in December suggesting that demand is rebounding following the expiry of the eco-car subsidy. However, demand for other consumer durables remains weak and, with labour market conditions remaining strained, we doubt we will see retail spending recover much in 2013.

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