Which?, a British consumer group, has urged the government to take action to assist consumers when the competition watchdog releases its study of grocery pricing, claiming that some food costs have risen by up to 175% since 2021. Which? discovered… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
China’s Q2 GDP Falls Short, While Youth Unemployment Reached A New High
China reported Monday that its second-quarter GDP increased by 6.3% year on year, falling short of estimates. In June, the unemployment rate among young individuals aged 16 to 24 was 21.3%, a new high. The second-quarter GDP figure of 6.3%… Read More ›
New Research Says Inflation Expected To Trigger The First Fall In Back-To-School Spending In Nine Years
According to a Deloitte survey released on Wednesday, back-to-school spending is anticipated to decline for the first time in nine years as consumers of all income levels prioritise essentials over non-essential purchases in the face of persistent inflation. According to… Read More ›
US Inflation Is Rising At Its Most Moderate Rate In Two Years
Last month, with the help of more affordable used automobiles, the US’s rate of price increase slowed to its lowest level in more than two years. Data show that inflation increased from 4% in May to 3% in the year… Read More ›
Global Investors Are Relieved By China’s Tech Recovery, But They Are Not Yet Persuaded
The recent developments at the Jack Ma-founded Ant Group have only served to serve as a reminder to international investors of the country’s changeable regulatory rules and the vulnerability of the sector, rather than sparking a relief rally in China’s… Read More ›
SoftBank Is Thinking About Listing Its PayPay Company In The US: Reuters
SoftBank is thinking about listing its PayPay payments division on the New York Stock Exchange. If successful, this would be the second American listing for Masayoshi Son’s vast tech conglomerate after Arm, claimed a Reuters report quoting information from sources. … Read More ›
Deflation Pressure In China Is Intensifying As Consumer Prices Decline
In June, consumer prices in China teetered on the brink of deflation as producer prices dropped at their sharpest rate in more than seven years. This strengthens the case for officials to employ more stimulus to boost sluggish demand. For… Read More ›
Thailand’s EV Growth, Driven By China, Threatens Japan’s Control Of A Crucial Market
With a plant that could produce four cars a day, Siam Motors of Thailand teamed up with Nissan Motors in 1962, beginning a successful, long-lasting partnership with Japanese firms that turned it from a car dealer to an automotive pioneer…. Read More ›
McDonald’s Removes Tomatoes From Its Menu In India Due To Poor Quality And Rising Costs.
In many regions of India, McDonald’s restaurants have stopped serving tomatoes with their burgers and wraps due to supply issues and concerns about the vegetable’s quality after record-breaking price increases. The traditional Indian food staple’s wholesale costs in some areas… Read More ›
Twitter Might Have Trouble Proving That Meta Misappropriated Trade Secrets
The first shot in a legal confrontation between the two social media behemoths may be Twitter’s allegation that Meta Platforms stole trade secrets to create its new microblogging platform, but analysts say Twitter would face a difficult obstacle if it… Read More ›