UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
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Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War
The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.The New York Times - 4d -
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holidayABC News - 1d -
Rising egg prices represent the cracks in the facade of our economic wellbeing
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - 3h -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - 3d -
UK foreign secretary vows to unlock £2.3bn of frozen funds from Chelsea sale
Proceeds of deal by Roman Abramovich have been sitting in a fund for more than two yearsFinancial Times - 1d -
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury
The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.CNBC - 2d -
Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds
Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.BBC News - 2d -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - 2d -
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart
UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...The Guardian - 1d
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