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Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...- Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
- ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
- In May, every 10th new car sold in Europe was ChineseChinese car brands have captured over 11% of the European new car market for the first time, driven by hybrid and plug-in hybrid models off...
- Crude at $65, consumption boom, and the Rupee's new shield: Dinshaw Irani's big market callsIndia's economic headwinds are easing, with falling crude oil prices and a stabilizing rupee poised to boost the market. Helios Mutual Fund...
- Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revi...
- India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
- Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from AugustGroups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for memo...
- US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
- US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three ...
- SBI Cards tops credit card additions in May as industry hits 12 crore milestone; spends grow 6.3% YoYIndia's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardhold...
- Psychology explains why lending money to friends can damage a friendship; even when it's returnedLending money to friends can unexpectedly strain relationships, a 2024 study reveals. Lenders often feel a sense of ownership and develop e...
- Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...
- US Stock Market: Barclays, Stifel lift S&P 500 year-end targets on stronger earnings outlookMajor financial firms Barclays and Stifel have boosted their S&P 500 year-end targets to 7,800, signaling strong confidence in corporate pr...
- Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
- Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basicsAmazon Prime Day 2026 is expected to serve as a key indicator of US consumer spending trends, with shoppers increasingly focusing on grocer...
- Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader dishwash franchise after Henkel brands exit portfolioJyothy Labs is strategically expanding its Exo dishwash brand into a comprehensive franchise following Henkel's exit from Pril and Fa licen...
- Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
- As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremesEconomists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while ...
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