In January, families have significantly increased their investments in savings certificates, contributing an additional 13 million euros per day, leading to a total of 40.6 billion euros in investments for the month. This trend indicates a strong focus on saving as an economic strategy at the start of the year.
Families start the year by putting an additional 13 million euros per day into savings certificates
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Context & Explainers
Savings certificates (Certificados de Aforro) are state-backed retail bonds sold to households through banks and post offices, with interest set by a government formula that can change over time. In early 2026 Portuguese families were buying about €13 million per day of these certificates, so savers should compare the current rate and withdrawal rules with other options before investing.
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