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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged approach to boost domestic demand, including optimizing a 300 billion yuan consumer goods trade-in program that has already spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances and 74 million digital devices, alongside new loan interest subsidies for ...
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged approach to boost domestic demand, including optimizing a 300 billion yuan consumer goods trade-in program that has already spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances and 74 million digital devices, alongside new loan interest subsidies for ...
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24% Bias Score
Inflation and Tariffs Drive Up Back-to-School Costs, Forcing Families to Make Difficult Choices
Rising inflation and new tariffs are making back-to-school expenses the second-largest annual household cost, forcing 67% of families to preemptively purchase supplies in July, with 44% using credit, compared to 34% last year, and 25% lacking dedicated savings.
Inflation and Tariffs Drive Up Back-to-School Costs, Forcing Families to Make Difficult Choices
Rising inflation and new tariffs are making back-to-school expenses the second-largest annual household cost, forcing 67% of families to preemptively purchase supplies in July, with 44% using credit, compared to 34% last year, and 25% lacking dedicated savings.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Expiring Tax Credit Fuels Labor Day Electric Vehicle Lease Deals
As a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles expires on September 30, Labor Day promotions offer significant lease deals, with 70% of July EV transactions being leases, saving buyers an average of $208 monthly, according to Edmunds.
Expiring Tax Credit Fuels Labor Day Electric Vehicle Lease Deals
As a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles expires on September 30, Labor Day promotions offer significant lease deals, with 70% of July EV transactions being leases, saving buyers an average of $208 monthly, according to Edmunds.
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36% Bias Score
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged plan to boost domestic demand using fiscal, tax, and financial policies, following a successful trade-in program for consumer goods that spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances, 74 million digital devices, and almost 9.06 million electric...
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged plan to boost domestic demand using fiscal, tax, and financial policies, following a successful trade-in program for consumer goods that spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances, 74 million digital devices, and almost 9.06 million electric...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports to Hike Prices, Impact Holiday Sales
President Trump's new tariffs on European Union and British alcohol imports will increase prices by an average of over 80 cents per gallon for wine and spirits, potentially impacting consumer spending and industry sales during the upcoming holiday season, according to a new analysis.
US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports to Hike Prices, Impact Holiday Sales
President Trump's new tariffs on European Union and British alcohol imports will increase prices by an average of over 80 cents per gallon for wine and spirits, potentially impacting consumer spending and industry sales during the upcoming holiday season, according to a new analysis.
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36% Bias Score
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