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

World - Yahoo News - November 12

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 - November 12

Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector

Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car finance

Business - Financial Times - November 13

What does the inflation rate increase mean for American consumers?

The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on ...

Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending

Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September quarter as consumer spending held up

World - ABC News - November 14

Play Ventures raises $140M second fund to invest in games and consumer startups

Play Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage gaming, has raised $140 million for its third gaming fund.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 18

Japan’s beef bowl economy shows consumer resilience as prices rise

Increases at fast food outlets and restaurants are not deterring locals from dining out

World - Financial Times - November 19

Jim Cramer looks at Target earnings, says consumers are loyal to value and not brands

Jim Cramer also named other companies seeing success despite a tough consumer landscape, including Costco, TJX, Chili's-parent Brinker and Texas Roadhouse.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

UK consumer confidence recovers from pre-Budget dip

GfK index rose three points in November as lower interest rates and higher wages help ease financial concerns

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Election leaves U.S. consumer sentiment frozen. Republicans are excited, Democrats dispirited.

A burst of confidence among Republicans after Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was offset by dashed hopes among Democrats, leaving consumer sentiment barely changed near the end ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing indefinitely postponed

New York judge was due to sentence the president-elect next week in the only criminal case against him to go to trial

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

‘There was so much promise’: How Northvolt tumbled into bankruptcy

Battery champion became a symbol of Europe’s ambitions and then its failings on its way to Chapter 11 proceedings

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How long will Trump’s honeymoon with the stock market last?

Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are rising

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Consumer confidence jumps to 16-month high as Americans see the economy improving

Consumer confidence climbed to a 16-month high and Americans grew more optimistic about 2025, buoyed by rising stock prices, slowing inflation and a robust U.S. jobs market.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices

Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending

The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its ...

Consumer spending climbs ahead of holidays. Households far from tapped out.

Consumer spending rose at a healthy pace in October and fueled a U.S. economic expansion that shows no sign of slowing in the waning months of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

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 - November 6

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 - November 7

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 - November 7

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 - November 8

Too many wild deer are roaming England's forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?

There are now more deer in England than at any other time in the last 1,000 years

World - ABC News - November 12

Live Nation CEO talks consumer demand, says live music is 'a very scarce commodity'

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino explained that the nature of live music keeps it in demand.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Consumer prices up 0.2 percent in October, 2.6 percent over past year

Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over the previous 12 months as inflation slowly but surely returns to pre-pandemic norms, according to new Labor Department data released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Alibaba posts profit beat as China looks to prop up tepid consumer spend

The results come at a tricky time for Chinese commerce businesses, given the broad sluggishness in the world's second-largest economy.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP will have choice of 3 edible mascots for winning team to consume, send to 'mouth heaven'

Last year's game was a viral success. This season will look to up the absurdity.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Delta Air Lines sees opportunity in the ‘premium consumer’ as it lays out long-term financial targets

Delta Air Lines Inc. on Wednesday said it sees an opportunity to tap into affluent travelers as it laid out its long-term goals the next three-to-five years.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Target CEO says ‘consumers continue to spend cautiously’ amid triple-miss earnings report

Target’s stock is set to suffer worst day in more than two years after profit, revenue, comparable sales and outlook all came in below expectations.