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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneurship Development? Optimistic Forecasts

Experts predict a positive outlook for the development of micro-enterprises and SMEs in Poland by 2025, supported by improving economic conditions and consumer purchasing power.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavier Paychecks. Flat Tax of 5% on Renewals and 15% on Bonuses and Shifts

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Mercadona distributes 780 million euros in profits among its 112,000 employees

Mercadona has announced the distribution of 780 million euros in bonuses from profits to its employees, alongside other initiatives aimed at improving their purchasing power.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Mercadona distributes 780 million euros among 112,000 workers as a variable bonus for achieving objectives: 5,400 euros extra for 70% of its workforce

Mercadona has allocated 780 million euros to over 112,000 employees as a bonus for meeting objectives, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing workers' purchasing power.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is the list of products that drove inflation in the first half of February

Inflation in Mexico accelerated to 3.92% in early February, impacting purchasing power, influenced by new taxes and tariffs on daily products.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

See the setlist and how to get to AC/DC shows in Sรฃo Paulo

AC/DC will perform three shows in Sรฃo Paulo as part of their "Power Up" tour, with ticket purchasing details and setlist information available.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Rising Cost of Housing Undermines Improvement in Purchasing Power in the Last Decade

The article discusses how the rising cost of housing has negated improvements in purchasing power over the past decade in Spain, prompting the Catalan government to propose a new index that incorporates housing prices into economic assessments.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Impact on purchasing power: In eight years, a formal private employee lost 16 salaries and a public employee, 21

A report reveals that formal private employees in Argentina have lost 16 monthly salaries and public employees 21 due to rising inflation over the past eight years.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Inflation: An Unforgettable History and Expert Tips to Combat It

The article discusses the historical context of inflation and provides expert advice on how to combat its effects on purchasing power.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: "Green light" for the 3 billion euro package to reduce wholesale energy prices

Italy has approved a package worth approximately 3 billion euros aimed at reducing wholesale energy prices to protect household purchasing power and support business competitiveness.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

As real wage growth falls again, Australian workers must feel the economy is rigged against them

The article discusses the stagnant wage growth in Australia and the implications of rising interest rates on workers' purchasing power.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

LO wants increased purchasing power

LO demands increased purchasing power, prioritizing low wages and equal pay amid a strong industrial economy.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Riku Aalto Roars at the Government: 'Even Trump Would Blush'

Riku Aalto criticizes the Finnish government for attributing rising purchasing power to its policies, asserting that it is primarily due to wage increases negotiated by labor unions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ford government would use LCBO โ€˜cloutโ€™ in future fights with companies

Ontario's finance minister indicates the government may leverage the LCBO's purchasing power in disputes with businesses, following a recent resolution with Diageo over Crown Royal.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukalas: Mitsotakisโ€™ work is the collapse of purchasing power and the trailing country in collective labor contracts

Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-Kinal, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing him of propagating falsehoods regarding social agreements and highlighting the deterioration of the countryโ€™s productivity and purchasing power.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite the World Cup, it is estimated that sales of televisions, refrigerators, and appliances will not grow more than 5% this year

Sales projections for televisions, refrigerators, and household appliances in Argentina suggest minimal growth due to stagnant purchasing power, even amidst the high expectations associated with the World Cup.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New frigates become Sweden's means of power against Russia

Sweden plans to decide on purchasing four new frigates this spring, which are intended to enhance its maritime defense capabilities amid growing concerns over Russia.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term Deposits: What is the interest rate from bank to bank this Friday, February 13

The article discusses the fixed term deposit interest rates offered by various banks in Argentina, as published by the Central Bank, which helps savers maintain their purchasing power.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Salaries fell behind inflation in 2025 and remain below the 2023 level

Salaries in Argentina have not kept pace with inflation in 2025, resulting in decreased purchasing power compared to 2023.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

With PPE 3, France insists on undermining its nuclear sector

The French government's energy roadmap is criticized for harming competitiveness, climate, purchasing power, and sovereignty, according to former political leaders.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Student Purchasing Power is Permanently Weakening Compared to Previous Years

A report indicates that students in Finland are experiencing a permanent decline in their purchasing power due to inflation and economic conditions post-COVID-19.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Where is electricity and gas more expensive, where cheaper? See what Estonia's position is

Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe, with Central and Eastern Europe experiencing the highest burden when adjusted for purchasing power standards.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Inflation rise: wages have accumulated four consecutive months of decline, according to a government report

Inflationary pressures in Argentina have resulted in a significant decline in real wages over the past four months, with a government report indicating a 2.4% reduction in private sector earnings between September and December.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With the IPC Discarded by the Government, Salaries Lost More Purchasing Power: How It Would Impact Negotiations

The Argentine government's decision to suspend a new inflation measurement shows a greater loss of purchasing power for salaries, complicating wage negotiations.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Conclusive study: wheat and mate lost purchasing power while soy and cattle gained it

A recent study highlights that wheat and yerba mate in Argentina are experiencing a decline in purchasing power, while soy and cattle have seen significant gains.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Casasco: "Italy is back on track. Surpassed France in GDP per capita in terms of purchasing power parity"

Maurizio Casasco announces that Italy has surpassed France in GDP per capita, indicating a recovery in the Italian economy and improved living standards.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HARSH STATISTICS: The purchasing power of Estonia's minimum wage has halved over the years, while the purchasing power of the average wage remains stagnant

Estonia's minimum wage purchasing power has significantly decreased, halving over the years, while the average wage purchasing power has stagnated.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salaries and cost of living in 2026. Will the minimum wage in Poland be enough compared to Germany?

The article examines the differences in purchasing power and minimum wage dynamics between Poland and Germany.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

What house can you buy today with 250,000 euros โ€“ How many square meters have buyers lost in two years

The purchasing power of โ‚ฌ250,000 has significantly decreased over the past two years in Greece, resulting in prospective buyers being able to purchase smaller and older properties than before.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Selver's Business Accounting Director: We Look to 2026 a Bit More Optimistically

Selver's business director Kristjan Anderson noted that while 2025 started with optimistic expectations, the sales trends at the year's end showed signs of a cooldown due to rising food prices and declining consumer purchasing power in Estonia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The tense exchange between Esteban Mirol and Karen Reichardt over the textile industry: 'Very rude'

Esteban Mirol and Karen Reichardt had a tense exchange about the textile industry during a live broadcast, following remarks by Luis Caputo regarding consumer purchasing power in Argentina.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Fixed Term: What is the bank interest rate by bank this Thursday, February 5

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of fixed term interest rates by bank, useful for maintaining the purchasing power of their deposits.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Another Good News from the Economy: The Situation for Employees Improved Significantly

Finnish employees saw a significant increase in earnings during the last quarter of 2025, with nominal earnings rising by 3.5% compared to the same period last year, reflecting an increase in real purchasing power.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term: What is the interest rate bank by bank this Wednesday, February 4

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of fixed-term interest rates to help them maintain the purchasing power of their deposits.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'US Cannot Prevent India from Buying Russian Oil', Tucker Carlson's Interview

In an exclusive interview with India Today Global, former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson defended India's sovereignty, stating that the US cannot stop India from purchasing oil from Russia, emphasizing India's status as a great power.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fall of remittances in Mexico: Which states lost the most purchasing power during 2025?

Remittances to Mexico dropped by 4.6% in 2025, attributed to stricter U.S. immigration policies under President Trump, despite a slight increase in December.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The battle to raise wages opens in 2026 with stagnant purchasing power and record business profits

Workers are anticipating potential wage increases in 2026, particularly public employees who are guaranteed a 1.5% raise this year and 11% cumulative until 2028, while many others await responses on their own wage discussions.

Jan 15 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Iranian Crisis as a Geopolitical Phenomenon

The recent waves of mass protests in Iran, sparked by a rapid currency devaluation eroding household purchasing power, reflect long-standing pressures and socio-economic grievances.

Jan 15 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Faced with pressure on purchasing power, the over-indebtedness of the French is on the rise

The number of over-indebtedness cases in France has increased by nearly 10% in 2025, prompting the Bank of France to allocate additional resources for processing these cases.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The radical populism of Donald Trump is beginning to seriously worry American business leaders

Donald Trump's shift from pro-business policies to more interventionist measures in response to public anger over purchasing power is causing alarm among American business leaders.

Jan 14 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Iranian Economy in Numbers Amid Rising Living Protests

Amid rising protests over the high cost of living, the Iranian economy shows limited growth but suffers from significant disparities in price structure and real income, highlighting the challenges faced by the government to control inflation and preserve citizens' purchasing power.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Populist gifts for some, maximum benefits for others

The article discusses how banks have doubled their stock value while the middle and working class continue to struggle with lost purchasing power, referencing President Sรกnchez's recent focus on domestic issues.

Jan 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Why the French Do Not Feel the Rise in Their Purchasing Power

Despite statistical increases in purchasing power, the French remain concerned about their economic situation, prioritizing its improvement as their main wish for 2026 according to a recent survey.

Jan 11 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

More than four million workers gained purchasing power in 2025 and at least two million lost it

In 2025, over four million workers increased their purchasing power, while at least two million experienced a decrease, amidst a 2.7% annual price rise.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Causes and Consequences of the Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran erupted on December 28, 2025, driven by economic crises and sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate, leading to significant market disruptions and decreased purchasing power among citizens.

Jan 9 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Richest families, purchasing power rises. Inflation growing but below EU average

Despite a slight increase in inflation, Italian families are experiencing a rise in purchasing power, indicating resilience in the real economy bolstered by tax reduction policies.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Power Outage: How Reasonable Are Backup Generators?

Many Germans are considering purchasing backup generators due to recent blackouts in parts of Berlin, with a notable increase in online search interest.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Republicans' Shock Plan to Boost the Purchasing Power of the French

The Republicans party unveils a bold plan aimed at enhancing the purchasing power of French citizens and improving business competitiveness.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Employees: Which sectoral agreements bring increases of up to 30% in 2026 and how salaries will be shaped

In 2025, a new income environment will emerge for employees, featuring increases in basic wages, tax exemptions, and additional allowances to support purchasing power during a period of inflation.

Jan 3 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Has your purchasing power for real estate increased in 2025?

The article discusses the changes in real estate purchasing power in 2025.

Dec 31 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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