Tag #Consumer Spending

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US Economy Increasingly Reliant on Spending by Richest 10 Percent

The top 10 percent of US earners now account for a record 49.7 percent of consumer spending, highlighting the economy's increasing dependence on the wealthy, whose spending increased by 12 percent between September 2023 and 2024 while lower and middle-class spending decreased; this trend is attribut...

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Walmart Forecasts Slower Growth Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns

Walmart projects slower sales and profit growth in 2025 due to inflation and tariffs, impacting investor confidence and potentially signaling broader retail instability; the company expects 4% sales and 5.5% profit growth this year, but this is below investor expectations.

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Walmart Stock Drops on Slower Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

Walmart's stock fell 6.7% after reporting strong 2024 results but predicting slower 2025 growth due to potential tariff increases dampening consumer spending on non-essentials; despite exceeding Q4 revenue and earnings estimates, the company forecasts reduced profit growth.

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China's Economy Shows Strong Recovery, Driven by Consumer Spending and Innovation

China's economy is experiencing a dynamic recovery, driven by booming consumer spending during the Spring Festival holiday—a 7% increase in domestic tourism revenue to $94.4 billion—and a government focus on high-quality development and technological innovation, supported by optimistic global financ...

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China's 2025 Spring Festival: Services Consumption Boom

During China's 2025 Spring Festival, service consumption surged 12.3 percent year-on-year, exceeding goods consumption growth; domestic tourist trips reached 501 million, with total expenditure reaching 677 billion yuan ($92.87 billion), driven by a mix of cultural tourism and technological advancem...

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French Furniture Market Declines 5.1% in 2024 Amid Economic Headwinds

The French furniture market experienced a 5.1% decrease in value in 2024, totaling €13.8 billion, due to inflation, reduced consumer spending, and a decline in real estate sales; however, the sector anticipates a recovery in 2025 and proposes measures like allowing PEL withdrawals for furniture purc...

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China's Pro-Consumption Policy Fuels Sales Surge for International Home Appliance Brands

China's expanded pro-consumption policy, launched in 2024 and including subsidies for digital products and home appliances, is driving significant sales growth for international brands like Dyson and Samsung, with Suning reporting sales increases ranging from 73 percent to 192 percent year-on-year f...

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Walmart Stock Plunges Despite Strong Sales Amidst Tariff Concerns and Retail Slump

Walmart shares fell over 6% despite a 4% rise in holiday revenue and a 20% surge in U.S. e-commerce sales, as the retailer cautioned over profit growth due to tariff concerns and a sharp drop in U.S. retail sales in January.

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German Furniture Sales Plummet 7.4% in 2024

German furniture manufacturers experienced a 7.4 percent drop in sales in 2024, totaling €16.4 billion, due to reduced consumer spending, fewer new homes, and post-pandemic shifts in consumer priorities; the industry anticipates slight growth in 2025 but faces high short-term work rates.

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China's Trade-In Program Drives Strong Consumer Spending

China's expanded consumer goods trade-in program, including electronics, vehicles, and appliances, saw significant participation during the Spring Festival (Jan 20-23), with over 10.79 million electronic device applications, boosting consumer sentiment and contributing to China's consumption-driven ...

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Global Market Uncertainty Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Indicators

Global markets face uncertainty from Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, impacting gold prices and consumer sentiment; G20 meeting, Asia-Pacific central bank meetings, and Walmart earnings are key factors this week.

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China's Consumer Prices Rise, But Deflationary Pressures Persist

China's consumer prices increased by 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025, exceeding expectations due to Lunar New Year spending and government stimulus; however, producer prices remained in deflation, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.

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