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Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth

Forecast for customer spending on ride-hailing app fell slightly short of Wall Street’s estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction

Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election

American consumers are facing a momentous week, with the outcome of two key events set to shape their financial futures.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly

A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows

Growing optimism about how the economy will perform in 2025 pushed a survey of consumer sentiment to a seven-month high shortly before the presidential election that saw former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.

Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago

As Argentina's inflation rate cools, consumers still feel squeezed

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.

Tech - VentureBeat - 7 hours ago

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

Mixed news on China’s stimulus

And regional banks as a Trump trade

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale

Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer

Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as Republicans grow confident in Trump win

Growing confidence among Republicans in a victory for Donald Trump helped push a survey of consumer sentiment to a six-month high less than two weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands

A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and free delivery.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers

Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Six Flags’ revenue beats as theme-park operator says consumers flocked to its parks in October

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s stock rose 2.9% early Wednesday, after the theme-park operator’s third-quarter revenue beat consensus estimates and it said strong consumer demand continued through ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer

Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

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Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election

How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

As Argentina's inflation rate cools, consumers still feel squeezed

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

China is turning Japanese

Mixed news on China’s stimulus

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale

Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer

Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as Republicans grow confident in Trump win

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Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers

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Six Flags’ revenue beats as theme-park operator says consumers flocked to its parks in October

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Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

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