Aiste Bijune Consultant: Economies and Consumers
düsseldorf
Lithuanian, English, German
About Aiste
Aiste Bijune is a Consultant at Euromonitor International with a focus on economic research. She has 10+ years experience in ad-hoc consulting projects in the areas of economy, sustainability, consumer finance, and smart consumer appliances, amongst other areas.
Aiste is responsible for economies, finance and trade content creation, data validation and client advice. Prior to Euromonitor, Aiste worked in banking in Lithuania.
Recently Published Work
Global Economic Outlook: Q1 2026
27 Feb 26Global growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026. Accommodative monetary policy, more agile supply chains and surging AI investment will sustain expansion, but not restore more robust momentum. Shifting trade policies and persistent geopolitical risks will keep growth constrained and uneven across markets. Emerging economies, led by India and ASEAN, are set to be the main engines of global growth.
Aiste Bijune
Economies and Consumers in 2026: Key Trends to Watch
8 Jan 26As 2026 unfolds, global business faces a landscape marked by resilient but restrained growth, shifting trade dynamics, persistent cost pressures, widening consumer divides, and the rising influence of Generation Alpha. Success will depend on agility, authenticity and a nuanced understanding of rapidly fragmenting markets.
Lan Ha
FMCG Players Sharpen China Strategies Amid Geopolitical Pressures
18 Dec 25US-China trade war and escalating tensions between China and Taiwan require companies to rethink strategies for sourcing, production and market access in China. Rising tariffs drive up costs and uncertainty, yet China remains a vital production hub. Its large population, expanding middle class and growing cities with solid incomes continue to make it an attractive market for final sales.
Aiste Bijune