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New economic surveys indicate stabilizing consumer demand trends
Consumer demand appears to be stabilizing across major economies, with mild gains in retail and early signs of resilience.
Recent economic surveys from major regions pointed to stabilizing consumer demand as retail categories recorded modest month on-month improvements. European respondents reported higher sentiment in discretionary goods, while Asia observed continued strength in electronics, household items, and essential consumer segments. In the US, early data suggested incremental resilience despite rate sensitive categories remaining subdued. Economists emphasized the importance of upcoming policy communications for gauging sustainability.
Overall, early-cycle indicators signal a cautiously improving demand backdrop across several large economies.