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February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement
New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says
Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this
Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.MarketWatch - Mar. 16 -
UK to impose new targets on regulators to spur innovation
Goals designed to hasten rollout of advances such as drones and autonomous vehicles, says Patrick VallanceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators
UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the stateFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape
The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Better regulation depends on quality as well as quantity
Rather than cosmetic mergers, a central unit should insist on slimmed down, effective bodies — we’ve done it beforeFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
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Build a Successful B2B Business by First Engaging Consumers
Take the backroad to a B2B business model by stimulating demand from the bottom-up.Inc. - 4d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats
Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial
Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tackFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Regulator accused of letting hedge funds control Thames Water
Allegation comes as utility waits for Court of Appeal decision over £3bn emergency loanFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - 6d -
Michigan Republican presses Chavez-DeRemer to rescind Biden-era labor regulations
House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) is pressing the Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to rescind several former President Biden-era labor ...The Hill - 6d -
UK regulator says plan for competitive broadband market by 2031 on track
Rising impact of rival networks may see Ofcom lifting restrictions on BT’s OpenreachFinancial Times - 5d -
England’s university regulator issues record fine in Sussex free speech case
Policies intended to prevent abuse or harassment of certain groups on campus had created ‘a chilling effect’, OfS saysFinancial Times - 18h -
UBS offers to limit size of investment bank to appease Swiss regulators
Lender seeks to alleviate concerns that its size could pose risk to country’s economyFinancial Times - 32m -
Trump taps Michelle Bowman as Fed vice-chair for supervision
Champion of light regulation expected to be welcomed by Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
We're again adding to a restaurant name delivering the value cautious consumers crave
This chain delivers for its customers by serving quality food at a much more affordable price.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence
Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effectFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bnFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey
The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Guinness sees a resurgence as more Americans consume the Irish stout
Guinness is experiencing a surge in popularity across the U.S., with more Americans embracing the iconic Irish stout just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
It’s not just Walmart.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Papa John's CEO explains how the chain focuses on value for consumers
In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor described how the pizza franchise tweaked its methods to focus on value.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations
University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990sFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Consumers are cutting back on fancy snacks. Here’s how General Mills is responding.
The packaged-food giant’s CEO doesn’t think it needs to play into “a race to the bottom on pricing,” and should instead emphasize the flavor and health benefits of its snack lineup.MarketWatch - 6d -
Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey
Survey of shopper woes comes days before the onset of additional U.S. tariffs.ABC News - 22h
