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Plummeting Consumer Confidence Amidst Trump's Economic Policies

U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in February, its largest drop since August 2021, due to President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and spending cuts, causing concerns about inflation and a potential recession; the share of consumers expecting a recession in the next year hit a nine...

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Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level Since June 2024 Amid Inflation and Tariff Fears

Consumer confidence fell to 98.3 in February, down 7 points from January and the lowest since June 2024, driven by rising inflation (6%) and concerns over President Trump's potential new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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Gold Nears \$3,000 as Investors Seek Stability Amid Inflation and Uncertainty

Gold prices are nearing \$3,000 per ounce in early 2025 due to inflation (U.S. CPI rose 0.5% in January), economic uncertainty from new policy proposals, and investor demand shifting from traditional assets; this signals a move toward gold for wealth preservation.

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UK Corner Shops Face Economic Headwinds; Wholesale Giant Sounds Alarm

Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale, discusses the challenges faced by 10,000+ independent businesses supplied by his company, emphasizing the importance of supporting these vital community cornerstones in the face of corporate competition and rising costs.

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Unexpected 3 Percent U.S. Inflation Surge in January 2025 Delays Fed Rate Cuts"

U.S. inflation unexpectedly rose by 3 percent in January 2025, exceeding forecasts and prompting delays in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; factors include egg price hikes due to bird flu, shelter and energy costs, and strong consumer demand; President Trump's proposed tariffs could further exace...

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UK Hospitality to Cut Staff and Investment Due to Tax Changes

Facing increased employer NICs (to 15%), a higher national minimum wage (£12.21), and reduced rate relief, 70% of UK hospitality businesses plan staff cuts, 60% will cancel investments, and 15% may close sites, according to a survey of over 8,000 sites.

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Plummets to Four-Year Low Amidst Trade War Fears

U.S. consumer confidence fell to 98.3 in February 2025, the lowest in over four years, driven by inflation concerns and trade war fears; this caused significant market drops and raised recession concerns.

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U.S. Household Finances Reverse Pandemic Gains Amidst Economic Instability

U.S. household finances, boosted by pandemic stimulus, have sharply declined since 2021, with credit card debt exceeding \$1 trillion, financial well-being scores falling to 49 in 2024 from a peak of 55 in 2020, and a majority of Americans expressing discomfort with their emergency savings.

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UK Energy Prices Rise 6.4%, Exacerbating Fuel Poverty

A 6.4% rise in UK energy prices from April will add £111 yearly to 26 million households' bills, pushing many into fuel poverty, as reported by Citizens Advice who saw a 35% increase in energy debt support requests and over 5,000 applications for the Household Support Fund in 2025.

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Munich Over-Indebtedness Rises, Reversing Years-Long Decline

The percentage of over-indebted people in Munich, Germany, rose to 7.24 percent in 2023, reversing a downward trend since 2019, primarily due to inflation, rising rents, and post-recession job losses, disproportionately affecting certain districts like Milbertshofen-Am Hart.

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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes to Third Highest on Record

A January poll reveals a 14-point jump in the small business uncertainty index to 100, its third highest ever, driven by labor shortages and persistent inflation, despite optimism remaining high at 102.8; decreased capital investments are planned.

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Wall Street Braces for Crucial Week of Data and Earnings

The final week of February 2025 on Wall Street features numerous corporate earnings reports (Nvidia, Home Depot, etc.) and key economic data releases (consumer confidence, inflation, GDP), which will shape market direction and investor sentiment.

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