US stocks take a breather, Asian bourses rise in post-Christmas trade
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks were little changed on Thursday while Asian equities rose in thin Boxing Day ...
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Tag: consumer spending
Food fight: $25 bn US grocery deal falls apart
New York (AFP) - A proposed $25 billion supermarket mega-merger disintegrated Wednesday in bitter recriminations between Albertsons and would-be suitor ...
US ‘Black Friday’ online spending put at record $10.8 bn
Washington (AFP) - American consumers spent a record $10. 8 billion online during "Black Friday" promotions, with many using artificial ...
Inflation-wary US consumers flock to ‘Black Friday’ deals
New York (AFP) - US shoppers were out in force for "Black Friday," with preliminary data showing strong online sales ...
US consumers to bargain hunt in annual ‘Black Friday’ spree
New York (AFP) - US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered ...
US retail sales lose steam in October after hurricanes
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States slowed in October, according to government data released Friday, with analysts ...
Palestinians turn to local soda in boycott of Israel-linked goods
Salfit (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - In a red box factory that stands out among the drab hills of the West ...
China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags
Beijing (AFP) - China's largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that ...
Cartier owner’s profit sinks as China sales slump
Zurich (AFP) - Cartier owner Richemont posted Friday a hefty drop in net profit for the first half of the ...
PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?
Paris (AFP) - The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among ...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.