Tariffs: European stock markets fall and gold reaches record high amid Trump's threat
Tensions over Greenland and Trump’s threat to impose new customs duties on European goods have rekindled fears of a new trade war between Europe and the United States.
IMF raises forecast for global growth to 3.3 per cent in 2026
The International Monetary Fund has revised its projection upwards, now expecting world economic growth to reach 3.3 per cent in 2026.
17 million in despair
When you sign without your lawyer, you're on your own. And on your own, you lose.
Generali Tranquilidade chosen as Best Insurer by DecoProteste
Based on a study carried out by DecoProteste, insurer Generali Tranquilidade has won the title of Best Insurer in Portugal for the second year running. This distinction is awarded to the company that best combines policy quality, competitive pricing and customer satisfaction. In this year’s edition, the focus turned to the insurance sector ...
GNR seizes alcohol, tobacco and gambling machines
More than one hundred premises were inspected across the country in a GNR operation that led to the seizure of alcoholic drinks, cigarettes and gambling machines.
Financial literacy: a pillar of economic, family and social well-being
Financial literacy is based on a very simple premise: the higher an individual's level of financial education, the more informed and effective their decisions tend to be throughout life. This relationship between knowledge and the quality of choices ceased long ago to be merely intuitive and is now widely recognised by organisations ...
Fake electricity inspector in Madeira defrauded over €24,000
Man charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office with 23 counts of aggravated fraud. He defrauded companies.
After all, is Luís Montenegro governing for perceptions or not?
It is not through inconsistent positions and propaganda based on falsehoods that a prime minister and his government earn the public's trust. Opinion by São José Almeida
17:00 — Four years ago the same shopping basket cost €61 less
A comparison shows consumers paid €61 less for the same set of products four years ago.
16:00 — DECO: biggest rise in the food basket
DECO reports the largest increase in the cost of a typical food basket, indicating a significant rise in grocery prices.
More than €90,000 lost to fake investment schemes on Facebook
Two men filed complaints with the Polícia Judiciária against financial investment platforms.
Files complaint against operator over nearly €600 charge for SMS to Haiti
A man filed a complaint with the Judicial Police in Lisbon, saying he lost €592.20.
PJ detains convicted woman for defrauding elderly in her care through schemes using powers of attorney
A woman and her son devised a plan in 2016 for her to obtain powers of attorney from elderly people, enabling them to manage the victims' bank accounts.
Portal da Queixa: State failing, citizens at breaking point, study concludes
A study by the consumer complaints platform Portal da Queixa finds that public institutions are failing to meet citizens' needs, leaving people pushed to their limits.
Opening or Closing? Restaurants in 2026
A time of 'crossroads' — or not? We take the pulse of the restaurant scene, from fine dining to the most traditional tables, in a city undergoing major change.
Most Portuguese do not believe they will have sufficient income in retirement
The “Eurobarometer 2025: consumer trends in insurance and pension services”, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), reveals that the majority of Portuguese are not financially prepared for retirement: low take-up of private pensions and low confidence in a comfortable life in retirement point to a worrying future. In the survey on trends ...
"It's been going very well": shopkeepers say Correio da Manhã sales have increased due to the discount coupon
Correio da Manhã readers can buy the newspaper, Monday to Thursday, for just €1.
Travel agencies: ASAE initiates 42 proceedings
The main offences include failure to register in the National Register of Travel Agencies and Tourism and commencing the provision of services without the required prior notification.
If even the Bank of Portugal is vulnerable, what does that say about companies?
We learned in the last few hours that the Bank of Portugal will commission an external audit to assess its procurement system, notably technology-related procurement, which was the subject of two court cases last year. This is a clear warning: even central institutions, with multiple levels of control and constant scrutiny, are not immune to ...
Restaurants and hotels lead price rises in 2025
The year 2025 confirmed the trajectory of slowing inflation in Portugal, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 2.3%, the lowest level since 2021. Although food made the largest contribution to the rise in prices, it was restaurants and hotels that led the rate of change...
Live coverage of the markets and the economy – 6 January
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.
A new mindset in a new order
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.
Aguiar-Branco criticises presidential candidates
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.
Majority expect political stability in 2026 but fear international situation — poll
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.
