Tag: Consumer Prices
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McDonald’s Canada Cuts Price of Value Meals to Help Cash-Strapped Shoppers
McDonald’s Canada Cuts Prices on Value Meals as Costs Rise Facing a tougher climate for consumer spending, McDonald’s Canada announced a plan to lower the prices of its value meals and expand the range of discounted items. The move reflects a broader push in the quick-service sector to retain customers who, confronted by rising inflation…
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China CPI Rebound Masks Deflation Risk Ahead: What It Means for the Economy
Overview: A rebound in China’s consumer prices China’s latest consumer-price data show a notable rebound, driven largely by higher food costs and a late-year surge in holiday spending. The acceleration in inflation, at least for one month, has shifted market attention toward the twin questions of whether a genuine easing of price pressures is underway…
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Chinese Rebound in Consumer Prices Masks Deflationary Risk Ahead
China’s CPI Surprise: A Near-Term Rise Amid Long-Term Deflation Risks China’s consumer-price growth accelerated in the latest reading, driven largely by higher food costs and a late-year surge in holiday spending. While the uptick in the consumer-price index (CPI) suggests a rebound in ordinary goods and services, economists warn that the overall inflation momentum may…
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Chinese CPI Rebound Masks Deflation Risks Ahead
Overview: A Tempting But Temporary Rebound China’s latest data show a rebound in consumer prices, driven largely by higher food costs and a late-year surge in holiday shopping. While the uptick in the consumer price index (CPI) may appear to signal renewed demand, economists warn that deflationary pressures could reassert themselves if the economy lacks…
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Bulk supermarkets beat Aldi as shoppers tighten belts
Australian shoppers turn to bulk stores amid mounting price pressures Australian households are increasingly turning to bulk supermarket chains as they cope with rising grocery costs. A new trend has emerged where bulk retailers, which traditionally focused on value for larger purchases, are out-earning discount giant Aldi in key markets. The shift signals a broader…
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Inflation Falls, but Jobs Market Alarm Bells Ring
Inflation Ease Opens a Window, but the Jobs Picture Clouds the Outlook November’s consumer price data offered one clear headline: inflation is easing. Across the board, prices are falling compared with the previous month, and the annual rate dipped to 3.2% from 3.6% in October. Goods price inflation slowed to 2.1% (down from 2.6%), while…
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U.S. Inflation in November at 18‑Month High as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation Ascends Sharply in November New data and surveys point to a broad upturn in American consumer prices for November, reinforcing economists’ projections that inflation may have accelerated to its highest annual pace in roughly 18 months. While many factors feed this trend, the impact of tariffs on imported goods is a central concern…
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U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation on the Rise in November U.S. consumer prices were expected to climb at their fastest annual pace in about 18 months in November, a signal that affordability pressures persisted for American households. Economists cited a mix of factors, with import tariffs playing a notable role in pushing prices higher for a broad range…
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U.S. Inflation Likely Reached 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
November Inflation: A Closer Look at the Numbers Analysts expect U.S. consumer prices to have accelerated in November, marking the sharpest annual advance in about 18 months. The anticipated uptick underscores mounting affordability pressures for American households as import tariffs and related costs continue to filter through the economy. While the exact data will be…
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Trump Drops Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, and Tropical Fruit in Surprise Move
Overview: A swift shift in trade policy In a surprising policy move, President Trump signed an executive order to eliminate tariffs on a broad range of commodities, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits. The decision, announced Friday, is framed as a response to mounting pressure from consumers who argue that tariff costs are driving up…