As tech rallies and consumer shares lag, China’s stock market forms microcosm for economy
The unevenness of China’s economy is now well reflected in its US$16 trillion stock market, as technology companies…
UK retail sales beat expectations amid hot weather boost
UK retail sales in May were boosted by hot weather (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Archive) UK retail sales bounced…
South Korea chip workers’ bonuses puts central bank on inflation alert
An employee counts genuine South Korean 50,000 won banknotes in this arranged photograph at the Counterfeit Notes Response…
UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts
UK retail sales tumbled at their fastest rate for almost a year in April, as soaring petrol and…
UK retail sales rebound as motorists stock up on fuel
UK retail sales returned to growth last month as they were pushed higher by motorists stocking up on…
Retail sales in Türkiye up 15.6% annually in February
Volume of retail trade in Türkiye surged by 15.6% on an annual basis in February, official data showed…
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…