US retail sales unexpectedly flat in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly unchanged in December, putting consumer spending and the…
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
China’s consumer spending push faces major challenge – debt-averse households
Chinese households have accelerated deleveraging – cutting debt relative to gross domestic product – at the fastest pace…
Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November
Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace in November, according…
China’s factory activity contracts in November for 8th month in a row
China’s factory activity contracted for an eighth consecutive month in November, according to official data, as external headwinds…
Tylenol retail sales holding up despite Trump, lawsuits, and safety debate
Retail sales of Tylenol remain broadly steady across global markets even as the brand faces mounting political and…
Stocks advance as UK retail sales rise for fourth consecutive month
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Friday as UK retail sales volumes have risen…
Foreign banks raise China GDP forecast, Goldman Sachs says 2025 target ‘largely on track’
Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected…
Retail sales slow as Budget and inflation weigh on spending plans
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Consumer Spending Slowed in September, Says Retail Group
Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong…
China’s consumers are surprising economists. Meet the ‘bifurcated shopper.’
Stories like these are showing up in the data, too. Retail sales overall grew only 3.4% in August,…
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by…