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Home News Portugal consumers trust decreases Portugal consumers trust decreases The consumer confidence indicator reversed its trend and decreased in February, while the economic climate indicator increased slightly after falling in January, according to the business surveys released today by the
The accumulated loss of purchasing power over 25 years has already exceeded 30 per cent.
At 02:00, Kristin reports that the PSP (Portuguese Public Security Police) warns the public about fake displays of solidarity intended to deceive people.
The IVDP study says using a 100% regional spirit is “technically unfeasible, economically unsustainable and strategically risky”, but MPs voted in favour of a proposal from the JPP.
At present, it is difficult to estimate the scale of the losses. Affected business owners emphasise that insurance cover is never sufficient.
The Portuguese economy grew by 1.9% in 2025, according to the flash estimate released today by INE National Statistics Institute. The figure compares with the 2% growth forecast by the The post Portuguese economy grows by 1.9% in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The slowdown in food prices more than compensated for the smaller decline in energy prices, according to estimates from the National Institute of Statistics for the first month of the year.
Consumer price inflation dropped to 1.9% compared with December.
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) estimates that inflation in January stood at 1.9% compared with the same month last year, a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the reading recorded in the previous month. In the month-on-month change — that is, comparing prices in January with the month of ...
The economic growth estimated by the Portuguese statistical authority falls just short — by a whisker — of the Government's 2% target in the State Budget.
The push into the market is not limited to electric cars.
A woman is alleged to have defrauded a victim of 100,000 euros.
Private individuals' bank deposits reached a historic peak of €200 billion by the end of 2025.
Turnover in the commerce sector increased by 3% in 2025.
It is the lowest rate since February 2002.
Investigative piece on the collapse of consumer protections in Palmela where more than 120 families — including expat buyers — lost everything after developers repeatedly sold the same house, in some cases up to four times. The report highlights systemic failures: an apparently unpunished builder, gaps in property and consumer law, and a market environment that erodes buyer confidence. It argues for urgent legal reform to protect purchasers and prevent further families being defrauded.
This analytical piece assesses whether a proposed €60 billion package will act as a genuine catalyst for Portugal’s economic growth or amount to a strategic submission that risks political and strategic costs. It weighs likely macroeconomic benefits — short-term demand activation, higher investment, improved consumer confidence and positive indicators for employment and productivity — against fiscal risks to the state budget, conditionality that could constrain policy autonomy, and potential strategic dependencies on external partners. The summary highlights trade-offs between immediate stimulus and long-term competitiveness, recommends strict transparency, targeted investment in productivity-enhancing sectors, robust monitoring of fiscal indicators and contingency safeguards to preserve sovereignty and diversify partnerships.
Caixa Geral de Depósitos has updated its code of conduct to introduce explicit AI guardrails, mandating human review of content produced by artificial intelligence to mitigate algorithmic bias. The move highlights a growing focus on governance and accountability in financial services, while underscoring that many companies still rely on internal policies that are not formalised within their codes of ethics. The change has implications for compliance, consumer protection and how banks integrate AI responsibly into products and communications.
Real-time analytical coverage of financial markets and economic developments on 6 January, including market moves, key data releases and macro indicators. Commentary focuses on consumer confidence and cost pressures, investor sentiment and flows, implications for investors and expat households, and the significance of today’s indicators for policy and markets.
Ricardo Arroja argues that, despite earlier favourable international coverage, the government’s final days of 2025 were painful and exposed deeper political and economic faults. He calls for a new mindset and a reordered policy approach to restore public confidence, stabilise consumption and address the political challenges facing the next phase of governance.
José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco criticises presidential candidates for fostering 'unrealistic expectations among citizens' and creating a 'permanent distrust' of politicians. He warns that exaggerated promises and campaign rhetoric could erode public confidence, complicate policy-making and harm long-term political stability in Portugal.
A new IPPS/ISCTE opinion poll finds that almost half of Portuguese expect 2026 to bring continuity at the national level, with a majority forecasting political stability next year. Respondents were asked about expectations for their families, the nation and the international situation: while domestic outlooks skew towards stability and steady consumption confidence, many express concern about a possible deterioration in international affairs. The results highlight a cautious public mood—optimistic about internal political continuity but wary of external risks.
