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Weakening Indonesian Purchasing Power Fuels "Rohana" and "Rojali" Trend
Amidst Indonesia's robust GDP growth, declining sales at physical stores and rising online shopping reflect weakening purchasing power among Indonesians, forcing many to become "Rohana" (window shoppers) and "Rojali" (rare buyers).
Weakening Indonesian Purchasing Power Fuels "Rohana" and "Rojali" Trend
Amidst Indonesia's robust GDP growth, declining sales at physical stores and rising online shopping reflect weakening purchasing power among Indonesians, forcing many to become "Rohana" (window shoppers) and "Rojali" (rare buyers).
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28% Bias Score
European Price Variations: Switzerland Highest, Turkey Lowest in 2024
Based on Eurostat's 2024 data, Switzerland's prices were 84% above the EU average, while Turkey's were 53% below, showcasing significant price variations across Europe driven by factors beyond income levels.
European Price Variations: Switzerland Highest, Turkey Lowest in 2024
Based on Eurostat's 2024 data, Switzerland's prices were 84% above the EU average, while Turkey's were 53% below, showcasing significant price variations across Europe driven by factors beyond income levels.
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36% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Household Income Growth Amidst Persistent Inflation
Spanish household pre-tax income growth slowed to 7.4% in Q1 2025, down from 8.5% in Q1 2024, due to slower wage and investment income growth; while exceeding current inflation, past inflation eroded purchasing power, and future projections show a narrowing gap between wage growth and inflation.
Slowdown in Spanish Household Income Growth Amidst Persistent Inflation
Spanish household pre-tax income growth slowed to 7.4% in Q1 2025, down from 8.5% in Q1 2024, due to slower wage and investment income growth; while exceeding current inflation, past inflation eroded purchasing power, and future projections show a narrowing gap between wage growth and inflation.
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36% Bias Score
European Net Earnings Disparities in 2024
In 2024, Luxembourg (€50,410) had the highest average annual net earnings among EU countries, while Bulgaria (€11,074) had the lowest; Switzerland (€85,631) topped non-EU countries, reflecting variations in tax systems, social benefits, and purchasing power.
European Net Earnings Disparities in 2024
In 2024, Luxembourg (€50,410) had the highest average annual net earnings among EU countries, while Bulgaria (€11,074) had the lowest; Switzerland (€85,631) topped non-EU countries, reflecting variations in tax systems, social benefits, and purchasing power.
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12% Bias Score
Italian Wages Lag Behind Inflation, Leaving Households Struggling
Italian wages in March 2025 are still 8% below January 2021 levels in real terms due to inflation, impacting household purchasing power and causing significant economic hardship, according to Istat data.
Italian Wages Lag Behind Inflation, Leaving Households Struggling
Italian wages in March 2025 are still 8% below January 2021 levels in real terms due to inflation, impacting household purchasing power and causing significant economic hardship, according to Istat data.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Q1 2025 Wage Growth: 5.5% Increase, Sectoral Variations
Dutch Q1 2025 cao wages rose 5.5% versus Q1 2024; purchasing power increased by 1.8%; information and communication sector wages rose 9.6%; real estate wages remained unchanged; recent agreements show significant wage increases in pharmacies (20%) and hospitals (8%).
Dutch Q1 2025 Wage Growth: 5.5% Increase, Sectoral Variations
Dutch Q1 2025 cao wages rose 5.5% versus Q1 2024; purchasing power increased by 1.8%; information and communication sector wages rose 9.6%; real estate wages remained unchanged; recent agreements show significant wage increases in pharmacies (20%) and hospitals (8%).
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40% Bias Score
German Real Wages Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Inflation Levels
In Q2 2025, German real wages increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year, exceeding inflation; however, inflation-adjusted wages remain below 2019 levels, with lower-income groups experiencing stronger growth (6.5 percent) than higher earners (2.5 percent).
German Real Wages Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Inflation Levels
In Q2 2025, German real wages increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year, exceeding inflation; however, inflation-adjusted wages remain below 2019 levels, with lower-income groups experiencing stronger growth (6.5 percent) than higher earners (2.5 percent).
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24% Bias Score
German Inflation Stabilizes, But Public Anxiety Persists
Germany's inflation rate has fallen to 2.1 percent, yet a recent poll reveals that 79 percent of Germans remain concerned about rising prices, primarily due to lingering effects of past increases in food and energy costs despite recent wage increases and decreased prices of some goods.
German Inflation Stabilizes, But Public Anxiety Persists
Germany's inflation rate has fallen to 2.1 percent, yet a recent poll reveals that 79 percent of Germans remain concerned about rising prices, primarily due to lingering effects of past increases in food and energy costs despite recent wage increases and decreased prices of some goods.
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36% Bias Score
EU Real Net Income: 2024 Report Highlights Disparities
A 2024 OECD report reveals that seven EU countries experienced a decrease in real net income due to higher tax rates exceeding real wage growth, while Germany saw a slight increase; this is partly attributed to 'bracket creep', where inflation pushes people into higher tax brackets.
EU Real Net Income: 2024 Report Highlights Disparities
A 2024 OECD report reveals that seven EU countries experienced a decrease in real net income due to higher tax rates exceeding real wage growth, while Germany saw a slight increase; this is partly attributed to 'bracket creep', where inflation pushes people into higher tax brackets.
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24% Bias Score
EU Minimum Wage Directive Spurs Record Increases Across Europe
The EU directive on adequate minimum wages is driving substantial increases in minimum wages across the EU, with Greece's minimum wage rising to €880 and projected to reach €900 by 2027, reflecting a broader trend of nominal increases exceeding inflation in most member states.
EU Minimum Wage Directive Spurs Record Increases Across Europe
The EU directive on adequate minimum wages is driving substantial increases in minimum wages across the EU, with Greece's minimum wage rising to €880 and projected to reach €900 by 2027, reflecting a broader trend of nominal increases exceeding inflation in most member states.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Tax Rules Reduce Holiday Pay for Low-Income Part-Time Workers
New tax rules in the Netherlands caused a decrease in holiday pay for part-time workers earning €1000 gross per month, receiving €213 less than last year, while those earning less than €1000 receive the same and those earning more than €2000 receive more.
Dutch Tax Rules Reduce Holiday Pay for Low-Income Part-Time Workers
New tax rules in the Netherlands caused a decrease in holiday pay for part-time workers earning €1000 gross per month, receiving €213 less than last year, while those earning less than €1000 receive the same and those earning more than €2000 receive more.
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52% Bias Score
Wide Variations in European Energy Prices Revealed
As of January 3, 2025, the HEPI shows wide variations in residential electricity and gas prices across 33 European capitals; electricity prices ranged from €0.091/kWh in Budapest to €0.404/kWh in Berlin, while gas prices varied from €0.025/kWh in Budapest to €0.333/kWh in Stockholm.
Wide Variations in European Energy Prices Revealed
As of January 3, 2025, the HEPI shows wide variations in residential electricity and gas prices across 33 European capitals; electricity prices ranged from €0.091/kWh in Budapest to €0.404/kWh in Berlin, while gas prices varied from €0.025/kWh in Budapest to €0.333/kWh in Stockholm.
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32% Bias Score
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