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The pressure on consumer spending in early 2023 will lead to a further volume contraction in Dutch retail sales. But price increases will be lower next…
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A sharp fall in consumer sentiment is a surprise and may reflect recent equity market volatility and a spike in gasoline prices. A strong jobs market and…
The costs of holding cash
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