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Long term trends in consumer spending

Spending in different consumer sub-sectors can fluctuate significantly on a monthly, quarterly or even annual basis. But a look back over the past 40 years suggests that spending in most sectors has been driven by some clear underlying trends. And it is these trends which are ultimately likely to determine the performance of each sector in the future.

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