The result built on the previous month’s rise and came against economists’ expectations for no change.

British retail sales volumes recorded their sharpest drop since December 2023 last month, as demand fell back after shoppers ...

Tariffs were expected to drive widespread price increases across the U.S. economy. Just months into 2025, that prediction has ...

Retail sales slumped last month as shoppers held back after an unexpected April binge, and higher inflation weighed on ...

Retail industry bodies and analysts have responded to the latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, which showed sales down -0.1% by value, and down -1.3% by ...

Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May 2025, following a rise of 1.3% in April ...

"The situation in the Middle East remains too volatile to make a strong directional call on [euro versus the dollar], but the overarching risk of the U.S. joining the conflict could keep it from ...

Uncertainty is rarely a good thing in the world of business. We've seen its impact on Wall Street and now it's being felt on ...

Amazon announced the Prime Day expansion this week, setting the event for July 8-11 and saying it's a boon for shoppers. "With an extended four-day event, our Prime members will have more time and ...

Consumer reports say Canadians are cautious on spending, but customer behaviour tells a different story, says grocery chain Empire's (EMP-A.TO) president and CEO Michael Medline. “There is no doubt ...

Predictions from mainstream economists were dire after President Donald Trump launched his tariff campaign just a couple ...

Consumer confidence in the UK rose for the second consecutive month in June, supported by a more positive economic outlook, according to a closely watched survey that raises hopes of stronger ...