Lån & Spar says Denmark’s July retail sales rise 1.3% m/m, up 5.8% y/y

• Lån og Spar analysis flagged Denmark’s July retail sales up 1.3% m/m, up 5.8% y/y.
• Retail sales have risen more than 15% from the December 2022 trough, nearing the 2007 record level.
• Stronger real wages seen as a key driver, despite weak consumer confidence readings.
• Inflation risks tied to Middle East tensions, higher energy prices; view points to further ECB, Danish central bank rate hikes in 2026.
• Outlook stays positive for retail sales, citing high employment, solid nominal wage growth, stabilised inflation near 2%, rising home prices.

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