Ruta Vastakaite

Ruta Vastakaite Research Analyst

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About Ruta

Ruta provides research data for multiple projects covering consumer expenditure, consumer finance and the mobility industry.

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Expertise

Ruta specialises in consumer finance, expenditure trends, and pricing indices, with added expertise in mobility—particularly the car rental sector. Ruta has previously supported strategic managerial decision making and is familiar with requirements for data from a user's point of view.

Related to Income and Expenditure

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What Are the Top Consumer Trends in 2026?

20 Jan 26

A new year always raises this question for brands: what do consumers want next? In 2026, B2C companies will continue to navigate evolving priorities and expectations. So, how do you keep up? With our global consumer trends report, which helps you get up to speed on emerging demands in the coming months.

Alison Angus

Alison Angus

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President Trump's First Year: How Migration and (De)Regulation Policies Shaped Industries

20 Jan 26

The first year of President Trump’s second term has been marked by a series of policy shocks signalling an era of heightened uncertainty for the global economy. Euromonitor International identified six pillars of Trump’s policies during his first year, three of which have dominated: Tariffs, Migration and (De)Regulation. Industries have faced higher costs, supply chain disruptions and changing consumer demands.

Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International

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New Priorities and Motivations: Insights on Mid-life Consumers in 2026

19 Jan 26

As Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey reaches its 10‑year milestone, this study compares findings from 2015 and 2025 to reveal how global consumers have recalibrated value, spending and decision‑making amid ongoing disruption and digitalisation.

Paula Ferolla

Paula Ferolla