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This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

In the main years of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 and 2021, consumers increased their use of video games to kill time and spend time with family and friends, if often remotely. However, retail current value sales of video games started…

Retail value (constant 2022 prices) sales of traditional toys and games were in decline even before the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, amid a falling birth rate (per ‘000 population) and steady decline in the 0-14-year-old…

Characterised by high demand and higher unit prices, toys and games proved to be a robust industry in 2022. Many consumers maintained some of the playing and gaming habits they acquired, consolidated or developed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…