Consumption

The arrival of the mid-year service bonus boosts consumption but Colombians are choosing to finance purchases to preserve liquidity. Superfinanciera data shows only 35.5% access formal credit even though nine out of ten adults hold financial products.

21 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Retail sales for Father's Day in Argentina dropped 0.3% in real terms from 2025, according to a survey by the Confederación Argentina de la Mediana Empresa.

Today, April 4, marks Sweden's Overshoot Day, when the annual ration of renewable resources is exhausted if everyone on Earth lived like Swedes. Global Footprint Network calculations show that Swedish lifestyles would require resources from four Earths each year. The pattern holds in other high-income countries.

3 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Earth Overshoot Day falls this Saturday in Sweden, earlier than last year and coinciding with Easter. Known in Swedish as the ecological debt day, it marks the point when the country has exhausted its share of Earth's renewable resources for the year. Author Johanna Flood calls for reduced consumption during the holiday.

Government data showed Japan's household spending rose 2.9% year-on-year in November, defying forecasts of a 0.9% decline. The increase, driven by automobile-related expenses and dining out, indicates a steady recovery in private consumption.

5 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Toy and game sales for Epiphany Day in Argentina rose 0.9% in units compared to 2025, driven by promotions and stable prices, according to the Argentine Toy Industry Chamber (CAIJ). This marks the second consecutive year of slight increases amid a challenging consumption environment. Toys accounted for over 80% of gifts for children under 6 years old.