'Ho-hum holiday' spending expected as shoppers deal with economic cross-currents
US consumers, trapped in a web of conflicting signals on the health of the economy and how it impacts their ability to shop for extras, might be forced to spend less enthusiastically on a key bucket of discretionary spending -- Christmas gifts, according to early forecasts of this year's holiday sales.
2023-08-16 19:56
Argentine Peso to Slide 70% by Next Year, BofA Says
The worst is yet to come for the Argentina peso, already the world’s weakest currency this year, according
2023-08-16 17:52
Bank of Ireland Fixes Glitch That Gave Customers ‘Free’ Cash
Bank of Ireland Group Plc said it had fixed a technical issue that allowed customers to take out
2023-08-16 17:20
BHP, South32 May Face South Africa Class Action on Lung Disease
BHP Group Ltd., South32 Ltd. and a unit of Seriti Resources Holdings Ltd. may face a class action
2023-08-16 16:53
The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark
Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.
2023-08-16 16:47
Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
They have been named as Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc, both in their seventies.
2023-08-16 15:19
Aviva Crosses Inflationary Headwinds to Growth: The London Rush
It seems like inflationary pressures may take longer to dissipate, judging from the latest consumer price figures this
2023-08-16 15:18
Intel to Call Off $5.4 Billion Tower Deal Without Chinese Approval
Intel Corp. is expected to call off its planned $5.4 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. as time
2023-08-16 14:26
UK Inflation Falls Less Than Expected as Transport Costs Rise
UK inflation remained higher than expected last month, adding to the case for the Bank of England to
2023-08-16 14:26
Sea’s $10 Billion Wipeout Lays Hard Road Back From Tech Crash
Sea Ltd.’s historic 29% tumble erased close to $10 billion from its market value, wiping out a quarter
2023-08-16 12:51
HKEX’s Profit Gain Misses Estimate Amid Sliding Trading
Hong Kong’s stock exchange missed profit estimates in the second quarter as a recovery in investment income offset
2023-08-16 12:46
China’s Top Brands Turn Cautious Over Economic Recovery
Chinese consumers are tightening their belts across sectors from beauty products to jewelry, though are still spending big
2023-08-16 11:47