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Dollar General Q1 Earnings Forecast: 10% EPS Decline, 4% Revenue Increase

Dollar General is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings on June 3, 2025, with analysts forecasting a 10% year-over-year decline in earnings per share to $1.49 and a 4% revenue increase to $10.29 billion; historically, DG stock has decreased 74% of the time following earnings announcement...

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Russian Auto Loan Issuance Plunges 25% Amidst High Interest Rates

High interest rates (around 30%), increased utilization fees, and import regulations caused a 25% drop in Russian auto loan issuance in 2024, impacting sales across all vehicle segments; regional data shows Moscow, Moscow Oblast, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Krai, and Tatarstan as leading markets.

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US Economy Shrinks Amidst Trump Tariff Uncertainty

Revised US GDP data shows a -0.2% decline in Q1 2019, the first contraction since 2022, attributed to President Trump's tariffs that spurred increased imports but also decreased consumer spending and created economic uncertainty; a court ruling further complicates the situation.

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UK Grocery Inflation Hits 4.1%, Fueling Shift to Discount Supermarkets

UK grocery price inflation hit 4.1% in May, the highest since February 2024, driven by rising costs of butter, chocolate, and sun cream; discount chains Aldi and Lidl saw strong growth while Asda's sales fell.

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US Beef Prices Soar Amidst Historic Drought and Herd Shrinkage

US beef prices hit record highs in 2024 due to a severe drought reducing the cattle herd to its lowest level since 1951; consumers face higher costs, while businesses like Texas Roadhouse see reduced margins, while the poultry industry thrives.

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Home Renovation Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown

US building materials retail sales rose 0.8% in April 2024, exceeding overall retail growth as homeowners invest more in renovations due to high mortgage rates, aging homes, and reluctance to sell; experts predict continued growth despite economic uncertainty.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Canadian Travel Spending Soars Despite Rising Costs

Driven by post-pandemic demand and societal shifts, Canadians' international travel spending surged in 2024, increasing 32 percent year-over-year in the third quarter and almost 40 percent since 2019, despite rising costs and competing financial goals like homeownership, influenced by social media a...

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US Consumer Spending Slows, Inflation Eases After Tariff-Fueled March Surge

US consumer spending increased by a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in April, a significant decrease from March's 0.7% rise driven by pre-tariff purchases; inflation slowed to 2.1%, nearing the Federal Reserve's target.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Luxury Brands Face Sales Dip Amidst 'Greedflation' Backlash

During the first quarter of 2025, Dior and Chanel faced sales declines (5% and 4%, respectively) due to aggressive price increases (51% and 59% from 2020-2023), contrasting with Hermès and Richemont's 7% growth, suggesting consumer pushback against 'greedflation' in the luxury market.

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Rising German Car Prices Outpace Salary Growth, Driving Down Sales

A study by Oliver Wyman and Jato Dynamics reveals that despite a 24 percent increase in German net salaries between 2019 and 2024, new car prices surged by 40 percent, leading to decreased affordability and a 22 percent drop in new car sales; the shift to electric vehicles is a major factor.

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Dutch Middle-Income Households Enjoy Increased Disposable Income Despite Inflation

Despite rising prices in 2023, Dutch middle-income households (annual income €21,000-€70,000) saw increased disposable income due to wage growth and government aid, though renters benefitted less than homeowners, according to CPB research using 2019-2023 household data.

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Target Reports Sales Drop Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Target CEO Brian Cornell announced a 2.8% sales drop in Q1 2025, blaming consumer anxieties over tariffs and a boycott, while warning of potential price increases due to ongoing tariffs despite a recent US-China trade deal.

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