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Dutch Consumer Spending Remains Stable as Inflation Stays Under Control

New figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed household purchasing power remained resilient, supported by moderate wage growth and inflation near target levels, while retail sales continued to hold steady despite broader economic uncertainty in Europe.
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