Keywords: Purchasing Power


Le Pen calls for windfall tax on TotalEnergies if fuel price caps fall short

Marine Le Pen has suggested that a windfall tax on TotalEnergies could be introduced if current measures to limit fuel prices prove insufficient to protect consumers. Speaking during a public appearance in central France, the political leader emphasized that while the company’s decision to cap......

Health insurance: reusable menstrual products to be reimbursed from the start of the school year

The government has announced that reusable menstrual products will be reimbursed starting from the next academic year, marking a significant step in public health and social policy. The measure will apply to women under the age of 26 as well as individuals facing financial hardship. According to official......

Half of French citizens believe debt reduction may require pension cuts

A growing number of people in France believe that reducing the country’s public debt could come at the cost of pension benefits, according to recent survey findings that highlight shifting public attitudes toward economic reform. The study suggests that roughly half of respondents think it will......

Morocco’s 5.1-point rise in real purchasing power driven by income growth and low inflation

In 2024, Moroccan households enjoyed a notable improvement in purchasing power, fueled by rising incomes and low inflation rates, as highlighted in newly released national accounts data by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). Household disposable income surged by 6.7%, reaching MAD 1.059......

Bank fees soar again in 2025, outpacing inflation

Bank charges in France have risen sharply once again in 2025, dealing another blow to household purchasing power. According to data from the French National Institute of Statistics (Insee), banking fees increased by an average of 3.1%between June 2024 and June 2025—three times higher than......

French Prime Minister considers measures to boost household purchasing power

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is exploring several measures aimed at increasing the purchasing power of French households, according to his office. The announcement comes as trade unions stage nationwide demonstrations to influence the upcoming budget. Although no decisions have been......

Spaniards’ purchasing power stagnates despite economic growth

Recent data from Eurostat reveals that despite Spain's ongoing economic growth, the purchasing power of its residents remains as low as it was 25 years ago. Spaniards now find themselves eight points below the EU average income level, a stark reminder that macroeconomic indicators do not always reflect......

Morocco’s Economy Sees Robust Growth as GDP Climbs 10% in 2023

Morocco's economy demonstrated significant resilience and growth in 2023, with the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching MAD 1.463 trillion (approximately $146 billion USD), marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Economic......

Moroccan Purchasing Power Challenged: A Multifaceted Analysis by HCP

In a comprehensive study, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) in Morocco has shed light on the intricate dynamics of purchasing power among Moroccan households. Leveraging an innovative web-based index that tracks online purchasing intentions, coupled with conventional data, the report offers a nuanced......