US banks say consumers are ‘healthy’ despite economic uncertainty
JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup reported positive trends in the US economy, with strong consumer financial health despite challenges like high ...
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ASIC urges consumers to guard superannuation from promoters flogging quick switches to precarious funds
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is warning consumers about high-pressure sales tactics that aim to lure them into ...
PCE report today shows U.S. inflation ticked higher in May as consumers pared spending
In May, the personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) rose 2.3% year-over-year, indicating persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% ...
UK fraud ‘blight’ prompts calls for action to protect consumers
UK industry leaders describe fraud as a significant issue requiring systemic solutions, with new data indicating that £1.17bn was lost ...
Auckland chef Al Brown champions affordable filter coffee
SummaryAmid rising coffee prices, consumers are encouraged to switch from costly espressos to more affordable filter coffees, which are gaining ...
BYD cars grow in popularity as Singapore consumers shed perception of 'made-in-China' as second-best
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Many companies plan to pass tariff costs on to consumers, economic data shows
Inflation and Tariffs Impact on U.S. ConsumersPresident Trump's tariffs are expected to increase consumer prices, with recent surveys indicating that ...
On the rise: Inflation up 2.5% in first quarter
The Consumers Price Index inflation rate increased 2.5% in the 12 months to March 2025, according to Stats NZ. This ...
What the U.S.-Canada tariff war means for local wine consumers
Hester Creek Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley Collection 2024 from Washington offers a fresh, well-made Sauvignon with grapefruit and gooseberry scents, ...
High egg prices are getting the DOJ’s attention. Will that help consumers?
The Justice Department is investigating rising egg prices to determine if producers have colluded to raise prices or limit supply. ...
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