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London drives surge in UK rental costs
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord salesWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year
Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
King Charles's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m
Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High
In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
5 hidden costs of carrying credit card debt
These hidden costs are just as damaging — if not more so — than credit card interest and fees.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95
Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours 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 yearsWorld - 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.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods
Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers
Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingersBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Best Buy cuts full-year sales forecast due to softer demand for consumer electronics
Best Buy is waiting for a wave of shoppers to replace old devices and upgrade to new, higher-tech ones after an approximately two-year sales slump.Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago -
Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs
The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45
It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.Business - The New York Times - October 31