Dutch consumer spending increased at the slowest pace in five months in September, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
Household consumption rose 0.8 percent annually in September, though slower than the 1.3 percent growth in August. Spending has been rising since July 2024.
Consumers spent 1.2 percent more on services as their consumption increased on transport and communication and recreation and culture.
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