Consumer Opinion Surveys: Consumer Prices: Future Tendency for Portugal
CSINFT02PTM460S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
32.40
Year-over-Year Change
94.01%
Date Range
6/1/1986 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The 'Consumer Opinion Surveys: Consumer Prices: Future Tendency for Portugal' measures consumer expectations about future price changes in Portugal. This indicator provides valuable insights into consumer sentiment and can help policymakers anticipate inflationary pressures.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series tracks Portuguese consumers' opinions on the future direction of prices, representing their inflation expectations. It is an important metric for understanding consumer psychology and can signal potential demand-driven price changes in the economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly consumer surveys conducted by the European Commission.
Historical Context
This indicator is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the potential for future price changes and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The series has been tracked since 1985.
- It is based on a survey of approximately 2,000 Portuguese households.
- Positive values indicate expected increases in consumer prices.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures Portuguese consumers' expectations about future changes in consumer prices. It provides insight into their inflation outlook.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is important for understanding consumer sentiment and can help policymakers anticipate potential inflationary pressures in the economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly consumer surveys conducted by the European Commission.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the potential for future price changes and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly, with a short delay, and represents a sample of Portuguese households.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Opinion Surveys: Consumer Prices: Future Tendency for Portugal (CSINFT02PTM460S), retrieved from FRED.