”Inflaţia distracţiilor” se accentuează în SUA: hobby-urile se scumpesc, dar americanii continuă să cheltuie

Americans are increasingly spending on hobbies despite rising costs, a trend termed "funflation." Bank of America reports a 7.9% increase in hobby-related expenses in August compared to the previous year. The rise in prices for recreational activities, including sports and arts supplies, has been noted, with a 2.7% increase in the recreational price index. Higher travel costs are shifting spending towards hobbies, as airfares have surged significantly. Older millennials are leading in hobby spending, while younger generations are opting for cheaper activities. Video game expenditures have notably increased across all age groups.