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Stubbornly high inflation is intensifying pressure on consumers, with the continuation of the Iran war keeping oil and gas prices at historically high levels. The article points to a macro headwind for household purchasing power and a likely negative backdrop for consumer spending and energy-sensitive sectors.

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Stubbornly high inflation is intensifying pressure on consumers, with the continuation of the Iran war keeping oil and gas prices at historically high levels. The article points to a macro headwind for household purchasing power and a likely negative backdrop for consumer spending and energy-sensitive sectors.