Will private consumption continue to disappoint?

Private consumption fell last quarter for the first time since end-2015. However, solid growth in household incomes, an elevated household saving rate and upbeat consumer confidence suggest that this was just a blip. We reiterate our forecast that private consumption will grow by around 1% both this year and next.

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