China Heads for Longest Consumption Slowdown Since Post-Covid
China is heading for its longest slowdown in consumption growth since its post-Covid rebound lost steam more than…
Even households making $100K are now pulling back on spending and rethinking their expenses. Here’s why
Tight budgets and stretched wallets are no longer just a problem for lower-income Americans. Inflation is putting pressure…
Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season
Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. According to the latest Holiday Spending…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes – Bloomberg.com
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes Bloomberg.comRetailers expect container import decline to accelerate in ’26 FreightWavesUS…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
World Economy Latest: Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
Bank of England officials held interest rates steady this week in a narrow vote while keeping the door…
Airbnb Gives Strong Outlook in Sign US Demand Is Picking Up
Airbnb Inc. issued a better-than-expected outlook for the holiday quarter, with a recently launched “reserve now, pay later”…
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
Holiday season is fast-approaching—and so is the biggest shopping season of the year. Black Friday is just 23…
CEOs Express Optimism Over China Retail as Economic Downturn Nears End
Top executives at Western brands that do business in China are showing cautious optimism that consumer spending in…
73% of ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’ users spend over 6.38 billion baht in first three days
The Ministry of Finance reported that as of 11 p.m. on October 31, 2025, spending under the “Let’s…
More than half of Gen Z says they only use cash as ‘a last resort’ and doing so is ‘cringe,’ survey shows
It’s only been a few years since card payments overtook using cash. This year, cash ranked as the…