Consumer Confidence: Concerns and Spending Intentions in Hong Kong
Global Consumer Confidence is Rising in Hong Kong in Q1 2014
Consumer Confidence: Concerns and Spending Intentions in Hong Kong
Global Consumer Confidence is Rising in Hong Kong in Q1 2014
Secure Tomorrow's Car Buyers Today
There’s nothing quite like the freedom of owning your own car. Having the ability to get from point A to point B without having to rely on anyone or public transportation creates feelings of both independence and pride. People are passionate about car ownership—whether new or used—and...
A Segmented Look at Consumer Banking Preferences
Modern marketers know that the best way to engage with consumers is through tailored and personal messaging strategies rather than broad-based one-size-fits-all approaches. To do so, marketers should make a concerted effort to identify customers before trying to reach them. In the banking realm,...
Community Wealth and the Future of Consumer Demand in America
Much has been written about the growing wealth and income gap between America’s rich and poor. However, the wealth gap exists not just among individuals, but among entire communities. And we can anticipate where local consumer demand is headed by examining the state of local communities. To...
Are We Saving Enough to Abandon Rocking Chairs for Bucket Lists When We Retire?
The word “retirement” can invoke very different emotions. Those who are on track to achieve their goals likely view it as the light at the end of the tunnel, while for those who are less prepared, it likely appears as unattainable as a carrot on a stick. As people around the world live longer...
Global Payment Gateways of the Future
Competition for consumers’ wallets is gathering pace as a result of the transformation of the payments ecosystem that is being driven by the introduction and adoption of contactless payment technology, multicurrency cards, changes in regulations, and the advancement of Internet retailing and...
Assessing the Wellbeing of American Communities Through the Lens of Housing
As a major engine of the U.S. economy, the housing market is steadily watched and analyzed as a barometer for the general wellbeing of the country. That’s not surprising, as U.S. consumers spend approximately $2 trillion on their housing needs every year. Housing, however, isn’t just about...
Is the Swipe Replacing the Cha-Ching at the Cash Register?
For many, the answer is yes. In fact, one out of every two people around the world say their preferred payment method for daily spending is plastic rather than paper, according to Nielsen’s Global Survey of Saving and Investment Strategies. Collectively, more than half (54%) of respondents from...
Asia-Pacific Consumer Confidence Continues to Climb
Around the world, Asia-Pacific was the only region where consumer confidence increased quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2013, rising one index point to 105, according to Nielsen’s latest Global Survey of Consumer Confidence. In six of 14 countries measured, consumer confidence...