Consumer spending still looks set to grow strongly this year. Real incomes should be boosted by a gradual pick-up in pay growth, falling inflation and further increases in employment. And with the housing market recovery likely to continue apace, households’ wealth should rise, boosting both consumers’ confidence and their willingness to borrow. As a result, we think real household spending could grow by a solid 2.5% this year.
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