The most likely explanation for the ongoing subdued consumption outcomes is the combination of weak growth in real household income and the high level of household debt. (rba.gov.au)
Customers still depend on electricity and gas even during periods of weak growth. (simplysafedividends.com)
The global economic recovery is proceeding but remains uneven, balancing strong activity in emerging market economies with weak growth in some advanced economies. (loanbox.ca)