Holiday spending up by 8% this year, as 70% of consumers anticipate higher prices
Amid higher prices expectations, buyers remain wary, and many intend to cut back on gifts for themselves or to switch to lower-priced brands.
Amid higher prices expectations, buyers remain wary, and many intend to cut back on gifts for themselves or to switch to lower-priced brands.
For those who monitor their common expenses, the preferred tool is the banking application, used for this purpose by 36% of the respondents.

Building-materials supplier Holcim Romania has announced the acquisition of Uranus Pluton, a granite quarry operator active since 2004 in Cerna, Tulcea County.
The initial public offering (IPO) of Electro-Alfa International kicked off on February 2nd and will end on 11th February 2026.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
In 2024, 10.8% of the Romanian population was unable to keep their home adequately warm, according to the latest data released by Eurostat.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will launch the Fidelis II government bond programme from 6-13 February, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6% for euro-denominated bonds.