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German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Greece’s economic rebound in (painful) context
Scar tissue that I wish you sawFinancial Times - World -
U.K. Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher
Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer climbed to minus 19 in April from minus 21 in March, marking the first uptick in sentiment since January.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Nigeria’s naira rebounds sharply after bumper interest rate rises
After hitting record low against dollar, naira has become world’s best-performing currency in recent weeksFinancial Times - World -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Tricky Logistics Behind Direct-to-Consumer Strategies
Suppliers stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.CBS News - Top stories -
Hong Kong's stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Unilever, Nestle slow price rises but the struggle for consumers remains
Both Nestle’s and Unilever updated investors on Thursday, with markets closely eyeing how the companies are handling the start of pulling back on price hikes.MarketWatch - Business -
U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts
Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.MarketWatch - Business -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
This isn’t ‘some brink’ for the U.S. consumer despite concerning economic data, says TCW
A resilient consumer isn’t likely to turn into a wrecking ball for the U.S. economy, according to Peter Van Gelderen at TCW.MarketWatch - Business