Record low saving threatens spending outlook

With household income recently falling in real terms, consumers have increased their spending at reasonable rates only by running their saving rate down to a record low. But this strategy does not look sustainable. Accordingly, the consumer recovery has been based on rather shaky foundations, with consumers having stretched themselves to an unprecedented extent.

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