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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In February, Czech courts declared 114 fewer personal bankruptcies year-on-year

Czech courts reported a year-on-year decrease in personal bankruptcies by 114 in February.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Finnish man bought an electric Volkswagen for โ‚ฌ34,000 โ€“ the selling price shocked him a year later

A Finnish man experienced a steep decline in value after buying a Volkswagen ID.3 electric car for โ‚ฌ34,000, selling it a year later for โ‚ฌ24,000.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February Inflation: What Was the Accumulated CPI and What Do Consultants Project for This Year

The article discusses February 2026 inflation data and projections from consulting firms regarding consumer sentiment and economic trends in Argentina.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retail sales in Amazonas rise 4.8% in January, state has the 3rd largest growth in the country

Retail sales in Amazonas surged by 4.8% in January compared to December, positioning the state as the third highest growth area in Brazil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Decline in the Automotive Sector Continued Last Year - Wetteri's Result Marginally Positive Due to Sales of Maintenance Operations

Wetteri Oyj, a growth company in the automotive sector headquartered in Oulu, Finland, experienced a challenging 2025 with a slight profit mainly from maintenance operations sales despite a drop in revenue from the previous year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentine consumers are becoming increasingly tight-fisted, but still trust in a better future

Argentine consumers are tightening their budgets while maintaining a hopeful outlook for the future, according to recent surveys.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Strategic stock and strict measures: Stability in Qatari markets and flexibility in supply

Despite regional tensions and potential supply chain concerns, Qatari markets exhibit stability with abundant goods and normal consumer shopping activity.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Domino's Pizza orders fall as prices rise with a large costing ยฃ26

Domino's Pizza has seen a decline in orders due to rising prices and decreased consumer confidence, though it is optimistic about future growth.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Finnish Bank: Estonians Have Started Consuming Again

According to Finnish OP Bank's analysis, the Estonian economy has resumed growth after a prolonged decline, leading to a recovery in consumer confidence and spending.

Mar 8 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Real Estate Transactions Plummeted in February

The number of real estate transactions in Finland dropped by 9.4% in February, with new builds seeing almost a halving in sales compared to last year.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'We could be on the brink of another economic crisis - with everyone impacted'

The article warns of a potential economic crisis stemming from instability in the Middle East, affecting consumer confidence and the cost of living globally, including in the UK.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Sales Volume of Retail Companies Grew by 8 Percent in January

In January, the sales revenue of retail companies in Estonia reached 885 million euros, marking an 8 percent increase compared to January 2025.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Car sales more than doubled in February. Has the market recovered from the tax shock?

Car sales in Estonia have significantly increased, more than doubling in January compared to the previous year, with continued strong growth in February.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Consumer Insights: Will 2026 Be a Good Year to Sell a Car?

Experts predict a steady growth in the demand for used cars in 2026, driven by several economic factors and consumer confidence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sp-Koti: The Sale of Summer Cottages Comes Alive โ€“ Unlike Apartments

The market for summer cottages in Finland has seen a significant uptick in sales compared to last year, according to Sp-Koti.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Poor economic figures โ€“ consumers' pessimism does not help

Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy has further declined to -10.5 points, indicating low optimism for both personal and national economic prospects.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumers' confidence is getting weaker

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does the Spike in Unemployment Reveal a Crisis in Britain's Economy?

A recent spike in Britain's unemployment rate alongside weak economic growth indicators suggests deeper underlying issues in the UK's economic recovery.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Trust in the Czech economy strengthened in February, but households are more concerned about their finances

In February, trust in the Czech economy increased slightly, yet consumer confidence declined, indicating a growing fear among households about their financial situation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

OP Pohjola economists: Property prices are set to rise

Property prices in Finland are expected to increase slowly in the coming years, according to OP Pohjola economists.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Consumption Drives the Economy. January Shows the Strength of Polish Wallets

Retail sales in Poland grew more than expected in January 2025, reflecting strong consumer confidence and spending.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ipsos: Brazilians are secure in their finances today, but remain cautious about the coming months

A recent Ipsos survey indicates that while Brazilians feel more financially secure as of January 2026, they maintain cautious expectations for the near future.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish consumers can both spend and save

Recent consumer sentiment data from Poland suggests a cautious optimism among consumers regarding financial situations, despite still prevalent skepticism.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The confidence in the stability of the currency

The Argentine governmentโ€™s adherence to the old Consumer Price Index formula has raised concerns about the trustworthiness of public statistics and inflation data, leading to an increase in country risk and a fall in Argentine bonds.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The largest monthly decline in home sales in America since 2022

Home sales in the United States saw their biggest monthly drop since February 2022, reflecting a fragile recovery in the housing market amid ongoing consumer confidence issues and rising prices.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Verkkokauppa.com significantly improved its sales at the end of the year

Verkkokauppa.com reported a substantial increase in sales, with a growth of over 20% in revenue during the last quarter of the year compared to the previous year.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles Have Turned to Loans and Credit. BIK Summarizes a Record Year in the Market

In 2025, Poles borrowed a record amount in loans and credit, driven by stable economic conditions and increasing consumer confidence.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Economy grows by worse-than-expected 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

The UK economy grew by only 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, raising concerns about sluggish growth and consumer confidence.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles' Wallets Still Under Pressure: High Living Costs

Polish consumers are feeling financial strain largely due to escalating living costs, with a significant portion struggling to manage their financial obligations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Dollar price TODAY Monday, February 9, 2026: What is the exchange rate in Mexico?

As of Monday, February 9, 2026, the interbank exchange rate for the dollar in Mexico stands at 17.24 pesos, reflecting a slight change in the market driven by global risk appetite and U.S. consumer confidence statistics.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Gloomy assessment of housing construction: 'This year is about to be wrapped up'

Housing construction is struggling to get off the ground this year, according to Timo Vikstrรถm, CEO of the infrastructure company Kreate, who predicts significant issues if consumer demand and confidence do not improve by next summer.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's consumer confidence falls by 0.6 points at the start of the year amid inflation and the 'January slope'

Mexican families began the year with less optimism as consumer confidence dropped by 0.6 points in January due to rising prices and the post-holiday financial strain known as the 'January slope', according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consumer confidence in SP declines and interrupts 4 months of growth

The National Confidence Index decreased by 2% in January, interrupting four consecutive months of growth and returning to a neutral range.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Medical Institutions Recommended by Insurance Companies Distrustful... The Korean Medical Association Takes on Third-Party Medical Advisory Role

Due to ongoing skepticism about the impartiality of medical consultations provided by insurance companies, the Korean Medical Association will oversee an independent medical advisory program to improve consumer confidence.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

IOBE: Slight decline of the economic climate index in January

The economic climate index declined slightly in January, closing at 105.4 points, down from 106.9 points in December, due to weakened expectations in services and a downward trend in consumer confidence, while industrial expectations remained largely unchanged.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

IOBE: Greece runs faster than Europe, small steps of improvement in retail and consumer confidence

According to IOBE's economic survey, Greece is progressing faster than Europe, with modest improvements in retail and consumer confidence, while optimism returns in 2025 amidst inflation and protests.

Jan 13 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

IOBE: Improvement of the economic climate in December with a boost in consumer confidence

The economic climate index significantly improved in December, rising to 107.4 points from 105.9 points in November, with most service sectors experiencing growth and consumer confidence also increasing.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

IBOE: Improvement in economic climate in December, consumer confidence also strengthened

The economic climate index improved significantly in December to 107.4 points from 105.9 in November, indicating enhanced consumer confidence, especially in services and vehicle retail.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Sainsburyโ€™s blames โ€˜significant headwindsโ€™ for drop in Argos sales at Christmas

Sainsbury's reports a decline in Argos sales due to weak consumer confidence, online competition, and discounting during the Christmas quarter, despite an increase in supermarket sales.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Primark warning as it slashes prices to shift unwanted stock

Primark's parent company faces a ยฃ1.8 billion loss as the fashion chain reduces prices to clear excess inventory amid declining consumer confidence.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

As the US struggles with affordability, consumer confidence eludes China

The article explores the impact of protectionism and globalization on consumer confidence and affordability in the US and China.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:09 UTC

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