On the eve of the New Year, the main concern of Peruvians is the increase in prices. According to a Kantar report, 71.3% of the population is intrigued by the future of inflation towards 2024.
“It is something that 7 out of 10 Peruvians are very aware of (inflation) and, in second place of concern, is citizen insecurity and violence for 67.5% of households”they commented.
Up to a third of Peruvians are concerned about issues related to the global economic crisis, natural disasters, education and corruption (see graph).
Meanwhile, continuing with economic factors, 27.8% of citizens are worried about not being able to pay their debts and 27.7% are worried about buying basic basket products.
21.6% fear losing their job or not getting a new one, and 20.5% are worried about having more income.
Half of Peruvians do not want to invest their money
From tyba by Credicorp Capital, they warn that 47% of Peruvians consider it impossible or unlikely to invest in the next 6 months given the adversities that weigh down the country.
Furthermore, 26% recognize that they are leaving debts and the universe of those who are saving fell from 23% to 19%.
Source: Larepublica
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