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Today: December 07, 2025
Today: December 07, 2025

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Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag

Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,

Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag
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Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising
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US services little changed in November, but orders slow

The U.S. services sector activity held steady in November, with employment still subdued and prices for inputs elevated, a survey showed on Wednesday.

US services little changed in November, but orders slow
Business|Economy|World

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn

The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn
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Inflation is catfishing you about the economy

Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows
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K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%
Business|Economy|World

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period

The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period
Business|Economy|World

Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges

Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.

Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges
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You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says

Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
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S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance

U.S. stocks ended higher in a truncated, post-holiday session on Friday that was complicated by an outage at an exchange operator as investors closed the book on a

S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance
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German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak

German inflation accelerated more than expected in November, reaching the highest level since February, while the number of people out of work rose and retail sales

German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak
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Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus

Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt
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Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line

Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,

Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line
Business|Economy|World

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up

Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Business|Economy|Food

Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite

Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite

Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
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Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery

Japan's government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday. 

Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery
Business|Economy|World

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October

A leading indicator of Japan's services sector prices rose 2.7% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, a sign labour shortages continue to prod companies to pass on

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October
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Nigeria's central bank holds key rate, wants inflation to fall further

Nigeria's central bank left its main interest rate unchanged on Tuesday, saying it wanted inflation to fall further, but it lowered a

Nigeria's central bank holds key rate, wants inflation to fall further
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US consumer confidence deteriorates in November

U.S. consumer confidence sagged in November as households worried about jobs and their financial situation, likely in part

US consumer confidence deteriorates in November
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US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points

Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
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Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September

U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September