The consumer downturn has so far been driven primarily by tighter credit conditions, falling house prices and low consumer confidence. But weak household income growth will play an increasing role, as unemployment rises further, pay growth slows and taxes, at some point, rise. We expect real disposable incomes to fall this year and next for the first time since the early 1980s.
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