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Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 15

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.

Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30

Business - Financial Times - October 24

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop

The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it

Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

A traditional Mexican family restaurant, and a welcoming LGBTQ hub

Café Ollín in New York's Harlem neighborhood has become a social media and community presence after a family member took the small restaurant in a new direction.

WATCH: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes baby tiger

Baby Basko is a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub.

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

King and Queen arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome

The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, is due to formally open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Welcome to Madrid’s ‘Beverly Hills,’ Home to Mbappé and Bellingham

In the neighborhood of La Finca, houses sell for more than $10 million and there are 17 artificial lakes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

‘Aggressive' Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming

Andrew Wiggins' 13 rebounds in the Warriors' blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night are a welcome sight for Golden State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election

An increasingly polarized nation has brought heightened risks ahead of election day, along with heightened opportunities for American businesses to protect our election systems.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors

From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.

Welcome to the era of Donald Trump versus Taylor Swift

Donald Trump's victory in the 2020 election was aided by Mitch McConnell's refusal to convict him in his second impeachment trial, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, which backfired ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy

Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market

Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?

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 country

Business - 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.

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 memberships

Tech - 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

IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth

Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge

Business - Financial Times - 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 Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

EU’s Green Shift Under Threat as the Hit to Consumers Gets Real

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Consumer Sentiment Among Older Canadians Hits 32-Month High

World - Yahoo News - October 21

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.

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 ...

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 whisky

Business - Financial Times - October 22

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