Australian consumer mood turns sour in June after latest rate hike
SYDNEY Australian consumer sentiment turned sour after a surprise hike in interest rates this month, a survey showed
2023-06-13 08:58
Gen Z and Millennials are scrimping. Boomers? Living it up
Baby Boomers are living it up, splurging on cruises and restaurants. Younger Americans are struggling just to keep up.
2023-06-13 01:18
Americans haven't been this optimistic about inflation in two years
Americans are optimistic about inflation being lower in the coming months; however, their future outlooks — for price hikes as well as their own finances — are a little more clouded.
2023-06-12 23:49
Why do businesses keep raising their prices?
What's behind inflation? Some economists cite pandemic-era supply chain bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine and US economic policies; others corporate greed. But a new survey suggests the strength of customer demand has outsized influence on prices.
2023-06-09 20:25
Tourism pushes Thai consumer confidence to 39-month high in May
BANGKOK Thai consumer confidence rose in May for a 12th month to a 39-month high, boosted by higher
2023-06-08 12:23
Spend the recession away? Not the thrifty Germans
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -A drop-off in spending by inflation-hit consumers was one of the main reasons Germany fell
2023-06-06 13:53
Taylor Swift sets summer's hottest dress code: Sequins, boots, cowboy hats
With Taylor Swift pulling in record-breaking crowds for "The Eras Tour," retailers across the country are marketing to "Swifties" as her concerts hit their town. Sparkly sequined dresses, cowboy hats and boots are the hottest dress code of summer 2023.
2023-05-27 19:25
From car costs to credit card interest, here are the top US consumer complaints
When you're using your hard-earned money to pay for goods or services, chances are you're not in the mood for aggravation, nor a fan of bait-and-switch routines. And yet US consumers encountered plenty of both last year.
2023-05-24 22:19
Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills
Millions of Americans may have to think twice about turning on their air conditioners this summer.
2023-05-23 23:50
South Korea consumer sentiment hits 1-year high, inflation expectations weaken
SEOUL Consumer sentiment in South Korea improved in May to the highest level in a year, with their
2023-05-23 05:23
Oil supply won't be affected by stricter price cap enforcement - IEA
By Katya Golubkova and Sakura Murakami HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) -The International Energy Agency (IEA) does not expect moves by the
2023-05-22 07:52
G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South'
HIROSHIMA, Japan Leaders of the world's richest democracies said on Sunday they would not back down from supporting
2023-05-21 18:46