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Portuguese election concerns unlikely to dampen retail prospects

Political factors pose less risk to the economic outlook in Portugal than in Spain. Nevertheless, the underlying economic outlook for Portugal is weaker, which will weigh on occupier demand in Lisbon. The retail sector could buck the trend however, as strong tourism growth should boost spending.

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