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Struggling With Debt? Bankruptcy Can Provide a Second Chance.
Many people who should consider filing for bankruptcy avoid doing so out of shame or fear it could ruin their credit. But it can provide much-needed relief.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in countryBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
FTC moves to take the frustration out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a finalized rule to make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships they just don’t want anymore.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsTech - ABC News - October 16 -
Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage
As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers
Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
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Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission
The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles
Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
US consumers cut back on spirits as cost of living pressures bite
Drinkers who splashed out during pandemic pull back from vodka, rum and Scotch whiskyBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog
The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer
The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live
People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises
U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions
Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redressBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple
Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech groupWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months
The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower
Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day
During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending
Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day
The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.Business - Inc. - October 30
