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5 global market themes investors will track this weekGlobal markets face a pivotal week with major earnings, ECB and Asian central bank decisions, key economic data, and AI spending cues. Inve...
Charting the Global Economy: US CPI cools, China growth slowsUS inflation data eased in June, prompting investors to lower interest rate hike bets. China's economy slowed more than anticipated, increa...
Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo showsKieran Shanahan, Walmart's U.S. operations chief, is departing the company. Kyle Kinnard will now lead U.S. operations, bringing extensive ...
Walmart names Kyle Kinnard to replace departing US COO Kieran ShanahanWalmart has appointed international COO Kyle Kinnard as the new COO of its U.S. operations, replacing Kieran Shanahan, as CEO John Furner c...
India's smartphone shipments fall 10% in Q2, biggest June-quarter drop in six yearsIndia's smartphone shipments saw a significant ten percent decline year-on-year. Rising memory prices forced brands to increase handset pri...
India’s food processing sector a US $600 billion opportunity by 2030; Quick Commerce a game changer: Deloitte–FICCIIndia's processed food market is projected to reach six hundred billion dollars by 2030. Rising incomes and urbanization are driving this s...
US retail sales lose steam in June as consumers pull backIn June, US retail sales experienced a modest uptick, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending. This increase was markedly weaker compared...
Connected TV gains ground as advertisers seek audiences beyond traditional TV: ReportConnected TV viewership in India is rapidly growing, reaching millions of viewers. Advertisers can now reach audiences not available on lin...
US Stock Market: Healthy loan growth and stable credit trends boost outlook for US bank stocksMajor Wall Street banks say the U.S. consumer remains resilient, with strong spending, rising loan balances and stable credit quality backe...
China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spendingChinese banks are reluctant to increase lending as bad loans rise. The government wants borrowing to boost consumption and economic growth....
The experience economy is reshaping consumer financeYoung professionals now prioritize experiences, shifting financial goals from tangible assets. Consumers globally continue to spend on trav...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlinesUpcoming economic data and corporate earnings will test the resilient U.S. stock market. Major banks begin second-quarter earnings season, ...
'What's in your shopping cart?' Govt plans first nationwide retail consumption surveyThe government is considering a nationwide retail consumption survey. This survey will gather granular data on consumer spending patterns. ...
India's food services market to reach $50 billion by FY31, online share to rise to 18%: ReportIndia's food services market is set to reach USD 150 billion by FY31. Online food delivery will capture an increasing market share, rising ...
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
Psychology says shoppers who drink coffee before heading into a store may spend more than they planned; Biswas et al.’ s 2022 experiments found caffeinated shoppers bought more items and spent moreA recent study reveals that caffeine consumption before shopping leads to more purchases. Shoppers consuming caffeinated beverages bought m...
Urban India spends 1. 6x more on weekends than weekdays: StudyThe weekend shopping rush has become a hallmark of urban Indian life, with discretionary spending nearly doubling as shoppers flock to mall...