While the rebound in inbound tourism is positive for the accommodation and transport sectors, the wider services sector is struggling because households are having to cut back on discretionary spending. Indeed, prices of essential goods such as food have been rising quickly, while wage growth has failed to keep pace. Any improvements are some time away, as real wage growth is likely to only turn positive in the second half of next year.
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