(Finance) – L ‘Findomestic monthly observatory (BNP Paribas group) of March he detected one growth of purchase intentions for the next three months of 8.9%. It was from March 2024 that the propensity to purchase did not reach these levels. A supported recovery, in the last month, in particular by will to buy new cars (+18%) And Large appliances (+15.7%). “In a picture that remains of uncertainty and concern – he commented Claudio Bardazzi, Findomestic Observatory Manager – significantly increases the propensity for consumption for the short -term future: 86% of respondents say they have at least one purchase project and rises to the highest point for 12 months the percentage (14.6%) of those who are evaluating the purchase of a new car “.
Families continue to be worried, but do not give up making projects
If the progress of the purchase intentions has variable in recent months, the level of concern of families remains, however, stable with inflation and purchasing power always on top of negative thoughts for over 6 out of 10 Italians, as detected by the Findomestic Observatory. 73% of the sample interviewed perceive growth prices and the economic situation remains problematic for 4 out of 10 families. “Despite the context – added Bardazzi – consumers rise to 29% convinced that the current one is a propitious moment to make important purchases and the families seem to recover the desire to make projects and invest in their future, an element that must be supported and that is reflected in the rise in the next three months”.
New car at maximum levels for 1 year, two wheels in braking, well energy efficiency
In the last month, the purchase intentions of thermal insulation systems have increased by 23.5%, the most marked increase recorded in March among all the product categories monitored by the Findomestic Observatory of March. Within the energy efficiency sector for the home, the propensity to purchase condensing boilers (+9.4%), renovations (+8.2%), photovoltaic systems (+6%), heat pumps (+5.9%) and fixtures (+0.9%) grows. The number of Italians who is thinking about the replacement of the car is also growing: it is mainly looked at the new (+18% of purchase propensity) that has touched the maximum levels for a year now while the used is substantially stable (+0.4%). The opposite trend for two wheels, between the few negative sectors in March: -19.2% for motorcycles, -10.5% for e -bikes, -24.2% for electric scooters. The technological sector travels, however, at two speed divided between positive segments such as tablets (+15.5%), smartphones (+11.8%) and TV (+7.5%), others in stalls such as PCs (-0.7%) and others still in fall such as cameras (-18%). Spring and the approach of summer support the desire to take a trip (+3.2%) and the propensity to purchase sports equipment (+11.1%) and for DIY (+11.8). Finally, as regards the house, the intentions to buy furniture (+9.8%) grow for the second consecutive month. In positive even small (+2.8%) and large appliances (+15.7%).