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Portuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence

Consumer confidence in Portugal fell in August after improving for three consecutive months, as households became more concerned about their finances and the wider economy. The decline contrasts with a The post Portuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal consumers trust decreases

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

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The accumulated loss of purchasing power over 25 years has already exceeded 30 per cent.

Insurers say experts are already on the ground to assess the losses

At present, it is difficult to estimate the scale of the losses. Affected business owners emphasise that insurance cover is never sufficient.

Portuguese economy grows by 1.9% in 2025

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.

Inflation starts the year easing to 1.9% in Portugal thanks to food

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.

Inflation falls to 1.9% compared with December

Consumer price inflation dropped to 1.9% compared with December.

Year-on-year inflation eases to 1.9% in January

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 ...

Inflation eases to 1.9% in January

Data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

GDP grows 1.9% in 2025, slightly below the Government's 2% target

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 long march of Chinese cars in Europe

The push into the market is not limited to electric cars.

Judicial Police (PJ) detain suspect in fraud involving fake investment funds

A woman is alleged to have defrauded a victim of 100,000 euros.

Household deposits rose to a record high of €200 billion at the end of 2025

Private individuals' bank deposits reached a historic peak of €200 billion by the end of 2025.

Commerce turnover rises 3% in 2025

Turnover in the commerce sector increased by 3% in 2025.

Unemployment falls to 5.6% in December, matching 23‑year low

It is the lowest rate since February 2002.

Deposits exceed €200 billion for the first time

Household bank deposits surpassed the €200 billion mark for the first time at the end of 2025, according to the latest statistical note published this Thursday by the Bank of Portugal. “At the end of 2025, the stock of deposits by private customers in resident banks totalled €201 billion, ...”

Consumer confidence rises in January but economic sentiment worsens

The consumer confidence indicator increased again in January, while the economic climate indicator fell after having risen in the previous two months, according to business and consumer surveys published today by Statistics Portugal (INE).

Consumer confidence rises in January but economic sentiment worsens

Surveys indicate a modest increase in consumer confidence in January, while broader measures of the economic climate have deteriorated, signalling cautious households amid a weakening macroeconomic outlook.

The restaurant sector's dependence

The crisis in the restaurant sector cannot be resolved with financial aid: if there is excess supply, as appears to be the case, the only solution is to close down.

The Myth of Big Budgets

Allocating millions dependent on uncertain financing undermines the credibility of public administration.

Residents' travel slows in the third quarter but rises 8% to 8.9 million

Growth in residents' travel eased during the third quarter, yet the total number of trips increased by 8% to 8.9 million.

Goods exports fall for the third consecutive quarter

INE data for the fourth quarter show that national exports fell for the third consecutive quarter. Even so, companies expect a recovery in the new year.

Fed expected to keep interest rates unchanged today

Markets anticipate the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at today’s meeting as policymakers assess recent economic data and inflation trends.

RIS: The Silent Revolution of Savings towards Investment

The year 2026 opens with one of the most significant retail investment reforms in the European Union in recent decades. After two years of intense negotiations, the European Parliament and the Council reached, on 18 December 2025, a political agreement that realises the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), the central component of the European project ...

Prospects for mortgage lending in 2026

Stabilised interest rates, steady demand and greater financial literacy are shaping the credit sector. Rui Lopes, CEO of Simplefy, explains why 2026 could repeat the positive performance of 2025 and what challenges the market faces.

Banking "cartel" has become time‑barred, but Parliament summons bankers at the end of February

The parliamentary committee approved hearings in September, but they will only begin next month. Senior executives of major banks will have individual hearings; representatives of smaller banks will appear together.

“Portugal is in fashion”: PM says world’s eyes are on the country

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described Portugal as a country that “is in fashion” and is catching the attention of countries across the globe. Speaking at the launch of the The post “Portugal is in fashion”: PM says world’s eyes are on the country appeared first on Portugal Resident.