The prospect of the first rise in interest rates in a decade has raised concerns about the impact on the already beleaguered consumer. Indeed, there is clearly a risk that the sheer shock of the first hike could dent sentiment. But we think there are reasons why confidence shouldn’t be hit too hard.
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