We hold a reserved outlook for the Italian consumer market over 2026 and 2027. Household spending is accelerating with some sentiment improvements which, in combination with labour market tightness, signal market growth opportunities. However, still elevated inflation, a policy rate hike and the ongoing US-Iran conflict will weigh on consumer spending appetite, dampening market growth over 2026. M…
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