Christian Jasperneite
Christian Jasperneite
contribute increase next year
Consumption should increase next year and contribute to growth.
bring consumers contribute economy forward increase next picking purchases tax year
Consumption should increase next year and contribute to growth. The economy is picking up and consumers will bring forward purchases because of the value-added tax increase in 2007.
bring consumers flash forward last purchases
Consumers will bring forward purchases because of the VAT increase, but it's a flash in the pan. It won't last into 2007.
current energy inflation peak prices seen start stay
We think we've seen the peak in import prices. Even if energy prices stay around current levels, inflation should start to fall.