1. This article nails it on inflation pressures, but I think it undersells the resilience in consumer spending. Look at Q1 retail sales: they rose 3.5% despite rising costs—shows people aren’t backing down just yet.

https://europeanbusinessmagazine.com/business/top-picks-for-bridging-loan-providers-in-2025/

1. This article nails it on inflation pressures, but I think it undersells the resilience in consumer spending. Look at Q1 retail sales: they rose 3.5% despite rising costs—shows people aren’t backing down just yet. 2