Global Scans · Consumer · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Technology will become the new sales assistant, always on, always friendly, always delivering. Consumers will co-create and create products to their exact needs. Brands will have to focus on seizing mobile moments on apps that already have consumer's attention. Instantly explore below how lifestyles, buying behaviors and attitudes are changing and where you fall short in the battle to win consumers hearts and minds.

• [New] Weakening consumer confidence could become one of the biggest threats to economic growth during the second half of the year if households continue reducing discretionary spending. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• [New] In the United States, consumer sentiment has fallen sharply despite stronger-than-expected jobs data, as rising fuel costs and inflation concerns continue to weigh on household finances. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• [New] According to recent 2026 industry data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over 70% of lenders have now integrated Automated Underwriting Systems that utilize machine learning for primary risk scoring. CapStonePlanet
• [New] By 2030, electric vehicles are expected to be no longer a niche alternative, but a core direction of the global car industry, reshaping manufacturing, energy systems and consumer expectations. heycar
• [New] From flying cars and robotaxis to humanoid robots, Xpeng is racing toward the future of mobility faster than most expected. Mint
• [New] Consumer inflation is forecast to average 2.7% in 2026, as the conflict in the Middle East puts upward pressure on energy prices. Indigenous Lands & Resources Today
• [New] Consumer inflation expectations for 2027 slipped to 4.5%, while for five years, they edged down to 3.4% in May. ST
• [New] Average consumer price inflation is projected to edge up from 8.3% in 2025 to 8.7% in 2026, ranging from 3.2% in Nepal and 4.1% in India to 35.4% in the Islamic Republic of Iran. India
• [New] Germany is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR, mainly driven by the strong presence of the organized retail sector, rapid e-commerce growth, high consumer purchasing power, and stringent sustainability standards. Precedence Research
• [New] As urban population density and traffic congestion in UK major cities continue to intensify, the demand for congestion-bypassing urban air mobility solutions will grow proportionally with the severity of the surface transportation problem eVTOL addresses. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The Health and Fitness segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 19.7% from 2026 to 2034 due to a surging consumer focus on holistic wellness and self-improvement. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As technology becomes more consumer-facing, developers, neuroscientists, and ethical consultants will play vital roles in BCI adoption. Redline Group
• [New] Investment commitments for new factories will reverse the recent decline in manufacturing jobs and that consumer activity will improve dramatically as people receive increased tax refunds in 2027. KRGV
• [New] Consumer price reports due from a number of countries, including South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia, will offer an early gauge of whether higher fuel and transport costs are feeding into broader price pressures. financialpost
• [New] Self-driving trucks could deliver $9 billion in annual consumer savings by 2035, driven by reduced fuel costs and increased operational efficiency. Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog - AutoAccident.com
• [New] The on trade channel segment is expected to register a fastest CAGR of 9.2% from 2026 to 2034 with the robust recovery of the hospitality industry and renewed consumer interest in dining out. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Agentic commerce will orchestrate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global retail spend by 2030, with $1 trillion of that in US business-to-consumer alone. support
• [New] The increasing adoption of electric vehicles globally, driven by stringent environmental regulations and growing consumer awareness of sustainable practices, is creating a substantial opportunity for V2G technologies to become a cornerstone of the future energy ecosystem. Yahoo Finance
• [New] UPS and FedEx will find options to leverage their network and technology strengths while finding a way to get consumer delivery costs competitive. Logistics Management
• [New] The electric scooter revolution is accelerating faster than ever, and by 2026, the best eScooters will redefine urban mobility. GYROOR
• [New] Core consumer inflation is likely to accelerate due to cost-push factors from the Middle East conflict, which will push up not just prices for energy but various items. ST
• [New] Changing consumer demand in China could open up new markets for African producers. BBC News
• [New] Merchants are promised lower fees than with Visa or Mastercard, but there will need to be a strong consumer proposition to persuade shoppers to abandon their habits of using Apple / Google Pay. Business of Payments

Last updated: 14 May 2026