Tag #Consumer Spending

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Espresso Price Surge in Italy: A 2 Euro Cup by 2025?

Rising costs, including climate change impacts on harvests and increased energy and logistics expenses, could push the average price of an espresso in Italy to €2 by the end of 2025, a significant increase from €0.87 in 2020, potentially changing its cultural significance.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Economic Measures Fall Short, Survey Shows

A survey by MRB for the Athens Chamber of Commerce reveals that 2/3 of Attica residents find their income insufficient, 73.1% see no substantial support for small businesses from recent government announcements, and 59.8% view the measures negatively.

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32% Bias Score

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edition.cnn.com
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Rising Black Unemployment Underscores US Economic Slowdown

August's jobs report revealed a 7.5% unemployment rate for Black workers, the highest since October 2021, foreshadowing a broader economic slowdown and disproportionately impacting Black-owned businesses.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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McDonald's Relauches "Extra Value Meals" to Combat Inflation's Impact

To regain cost-conscious customers lost during the inflation crisis, McDonald's is reintroducing its "Extra Value Meals" this week, offering eight new combination deals and other limited-time offers with discounts up to 15 percent, in response to declining visits from low-income consumers.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
news.sky.com
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UK Retail Sales Surged 0.6% in July, Defying Expectations

Fueled by favorable weather and the Women's Euros, UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in July, exceeding economists' forecasts of a 0.2% rise, with clothing, footwear, and online shopping showing strong growth, although a three-month decline of 0.6% reveals a softer trend.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Back-to-School Spending: Price-Conscious Consumers Drive Shift in Retail Strategies

Facing economic uncertainty, American parents are strategically shopping earlier and utilizing various tools to maximize their back-to-school budgets, resulting in increased overall spending but decreased per-family spending, impacting retailers' holiday season strategies.

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12% Bias Score

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telegraaf.nl
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Dutch Consumer Spending Remains Sluggish Amidst Uncertainty

In the first half of 2024, Dutch consumer spending remained stagnant due to low consumer confidence stemming from high inflation, inflation expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty, although uncertainty has decreased for three consecutive months.

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16% Bias Score

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lefigaro.fr
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French Households Face Decreasing Purchasing Power Amidst Tax Increases

Despite higher-than-average European purchasing power gains in 2024, French household purchasing power is projected to decrease by 0.1% and 0.7% in the next two six-month periods, primarily due to increased taxation and a decrease in property income, according to a recent INSEE report.

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44% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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UK Retail Sales Rise in August Despite Consumer Concerns

Record warm weather and a Bank of England interest rate cut boosted UK retail sales by 3.1% year-on-year in August, although retailers remain cautious about the crucial pre-Christmas period due to concerns over potential tax rises.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Macy's Stock: 37% Surge Masks Underlying Weakness

Despite a recent 37% stock price increase, Macy's faces challenges due to weak operating performance and high debt, as Q2 2025 results show declining revenue and net income, highlighting its vulnerability to economic downturns.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
edition.cnn.com
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Labor Day 2025: What's Open and Closed

Labor Day, a US federal holiday on September 1st, 2025, impacts retail, postal services, and government operations, with varying store and service hours.

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8% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Solid U.S. Consumer Spending in July Despite Inflation and Tariff Impacts

U.S. consumer spending rose 0.5 percent in July, exceeding expectations, while underlying inflation edged up due to tariffs; however, softening labor market conditions may still prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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