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Tough Christmas looms as rates and inflation squeeze household budgets

Original: Tough Christmas looms as rates and inflation hit household budgets It's a gloomy picture for households as rising intere

Households face a difficult festive season as rising interest rates and persistent inflation erode disposable incomes, leaving less room for Christmas spending. Commentators note the current rate-hiking cycle differs from previous ones, with higher borrowing costs biting into budgets already strained by elevated prices for essentials.

Why now: Cost-of-living pressures and higher interest rates are dominating consumer concerns heading into the holiday season

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