Visa: Sales are up 4.2% for first 7 weeks of the holiday period; pace lags last year
NEW YORK — Consumers stepped up their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first…
US labels Chinese chips an economic threat, but delays tariff impact until 2027
In a new trade move against China’s semiconductor industry, the US Trade Representative Office said it had determined…
The $1 Trillion Holiday Season—US Shoppers Make History – Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
For the first time in history, U.S. holiday spending is projected to surpass the $1 trillion milestone. Total…
Japan’s PM stresses corporate investment as key to stronger economy
Economy Sanae Takaichi says supplementary budget made a ‘preliminary step’ toward achieving this Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Hospitality prices to rise again in 2026 as VAT hike looms
Hospitality prices are set to increase once again next year, with an average rise of around 4 percent.…
Consumers take on more credit card debt this holiday
Every year, Hillary Lanier puts her holiday shopping on credit, racking up debt that takes months to pay…
Nadi businesses signal possible price increases – FBC News
Businesses in Nadi are warning that the recent electricity tariff increase approved by the Fijian Competition and Consumer…
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Bloomberg via Getty Images The US economy picked up speed over the three months to…
US Durable Goods Orders decline 2.2% in October vs -1.5% expected
Durable Goods in the US decreased $6.8 billion, or 2.2%, to $307.4 billion in October, the US Census…
Carry Trade at Risk: Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 25-Year High, Yield Curve Steepens, Finance Ministry Verbally Props Up Yen
Ridiculously-behind Bank of Japan is trying to deal with a huge multi-decade monetary mess without crashing global markets.…
Poor countries keep paying their debts. That’s actually the problem.
Like many Americans, most countries are in a lot of debt. Developing countries, alone, carry nearly $31 trillion…
Half of voters think Starmer will be replaced as prime minister by end of 2026, poll suggests | UK News
Half of people think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as prime minister by the end of 2026,…