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Costco Still Offers Value: Today’s inflationary environment has turned out to be an ideal one for the company
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US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
UK inflation falls as crumpet and meat prices drop: New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Supermarket of the Year 2024 - The winners have been decided!: In a brilliant finale, the LP won the “Supermarket of the Year” event at the leading industry ...
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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs: The Deerfield-based company has been cutting jobs every few months over the last year.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/walgreens-layoffs/
SF sales down 28% from 2019. What sectors and areas were hit hardest?: This map and table breaks down trend in S.F. sales tax revenue for the past five years
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Bag of Rice Still Selling for Up to N84,000 in Lagos: To verify if a bag of rice indeed sells for N60,000, FIJ took to two food markets in Lagos to ask the ...
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Costco Is The Constant Grower Your Portfolio Needs: Learn about Costco's growth, potential in the appliance market, increased dividend, and stock repurchase in ...
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Costco enters a controversial industry with its latest move: Costco is expanding one of its beloved programs to include coverage of a growing trend that has ...
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Costco quietly making shopping change customers should love: The warehouse club is doing something very unexpected that members will be happy about.
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Costco quietly making shopping change customers should love: The warehouse club is doing something very unexpected that members will be happy about.
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Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in ...
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Costco gets viral Trader Joe’s item that’s always sold out
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GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows: U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford face a challenge in common when they report first-quarter ...
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Investors raise bets on euro falling to parity with dollar: Eurozone borrowing costs seen as likely to fall first as strength of US economy lowers chance of ...
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‘Blowout’ US retail sales shake bond and currency markets: Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate ...
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Kia UK hosts dealers at its new Kia Academy in Derby: Kia UK hosted an event at its new Kia Academy in Derby on 16 April which saw dealers including Acorn Motor ...
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Is Japan finally becoming a ‘normal’ economy? : Prices are rising, workers are demanding higher pay and the stock market is booming. But the country still has to ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Inflation rate falls to lowest level in three years in Thuringia: Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell by an average of 0.7 percent compared to the ...
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Resurgent inflation looms over Joe Biden’s White House bid: Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
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US retail sales beat expectations, boost first-quarter growth estimates: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-march-2024-04-15/
Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024: Mortgage rates topped 7 percent for the first time this year, according to data released Friday by Freddie ...
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Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers
- US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.
- The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.
- Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.
- Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.
Costco’s March Sales Jump. E-Commerce Is Taking Off.: E-commerce same-store sales grew 28.3% year-over-year.
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Score $40 Free Credit to Spend in Store With This Costco Membership Deal: Snag a Costco Gold Star membership and get $40 back, but only for a limited time.
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UK retail sales stagnate despite easing inflation: British retail sales stagnated in March despite high inflation easing recently, representing the first time ...
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Westfield operator to waive a week's rent for tenants after attack: Normal trade will resume tomorrow, while doors will open for a "day of reflection" ...
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Financial assets of private households at a record high: Overall, people in Germany have more financial assets than ever before. However ...
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TJ Maxx applicant in disbelief after learning of $12 minimum wage: 'Not taking that f--king job'
nypost.com/2024/04/16/lifestyle/job-applicant-refuses-tj-maxx-post-after-learning-of-12-an-hour-pay-not-taking-that-f-king-job/
Thailand's Central buys German luxury retail property KaDeWe
reuters.com/markets/deals/thailands-central-group-buys-kadewe-property-say-industry-sources-2024-04-12/
China GDP rises 5.3%, but it doesn't mean the economic pain is over: March retail sales and industrial output fell short of forecasts. First-quarter new home ...
businessinsider.com/china-economy-first-quarter-gdp-growth-but-pain-not-over-2024-4
Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse: Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.
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Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Dollar rises to 5-month high, puts heat on yen; GDP data boosts yuan
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Hedin hits the acquisition trail in Europe: Hedin Mobility, the Swedish company headed by Anders Hedin (pictured), has expanded again with the purchase through a ...
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Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...
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Why are gold bar sales surging at Costco?: Buying gold becomes more common in times of economic turmoil. With improved economic outlook in the U.S. ...
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Food inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levels: Annual change in prices across 38 industrialised countries eased to 5.3% in February ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in Food Prices in Industrialized Countries
- Annual change in prices across 38 industrialized countries eased to 5.3% in February, according to the latest OECD data.
- Food inflation across rich nations has dropped to its lowest level since before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, alleviating pressure on households affected by cost increases.
- The OECD is expected to address food prices as part of its comprehensive inflation update.
- The decrease in food price inflation was widespread in industrialized countries in February, with the latest OECD reading halved or almost halved from recent peaks.
US and India stoke hopes of global growth in 2024 : FT-Brookings Tiger index shows ‘positive omens’ for modest pick-up compared with last year
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By almost 20 percent: gas prices in Germany are rising again: The regular VAT rate for gas has been in effect again in Germany since the beginning of April. This ...
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Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% in March From Year Earlier: Annual inflation ticked up and underlying price pressures remained strong last month. .
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Tesco accused of undercutting local shops via its wholesale business: Independent shopkeepers say prices they pay at supermarket’s cash-and-carry arm Booker are ...
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What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common: Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/what-chinas-central-bank-and-costco-shoppers-have-in-common
From Cubicle to Corporate Icon, Costco Finance Chief Ends 40-Year Run: Richard Galanti has stepped down as CFO after nearly four decades in the role ...
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WhoCanFixMyCar appoints new hires to senior leadership team: WhoCanFixMyCar has appointed two new hires to its Senior Leadership team. Craig Livings joins as ...
motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/whocanfixmycar-appoints-new-hires-senior-leadership-team-18-04-2024
Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco: The warehouse clubs have taken different approaches to selling something a lot of members want.
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets: Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-middle-east-graphic-2024-04-19/
Evercore consumer dealmaker Taetle is leaving the bank, sources say: Adam Taetle, a senior managing director at Evercore who advised on several transactions in ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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Nike CEO says focus on its own website and stores went too far as it embraces wholesale retailers again
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Quick Glance: Nike CEO Acknowledges Shift from Direct Sales Focus
- Nike CEO John Donahoe acknowledged that the company deviated too far from wholesale partners like Macy's and DSW in its pursuit of primarily selling products through its own stores and website.
- Over recent years, Nike has actively worked on restructuring its business model. Initially focused on selling sneakers and clothing in department stores and specialty shops, the brand now generates the majority of its revenue through direct-to-consumer sales.
- This transition enabled Nike to significantly increase revenue and enhance customer insights through data analysis. Donahoe stated that Nike has tripled its mobile and digital business in the past four years.
- Some analysts view Nike's avoidance of wholesale partners as a misstep that hindered the company's progress in innovation and product development.
Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.
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Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB: The NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index slid in March to its lowest level since December 2012 amid ...
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How Risky Is Japan’s Monetary-Policy Normalization? | by Takatoshi Ito - Project Syndicate
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These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Alpine Immune, Regeneron, Costco, Constellation Brands, CarMax, and More
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US employers added a surprisingly robust 303,000 jobs in March in a sign of economic strength
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Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
Retail warns of ghost towns: 5,000 business closures are at risk in 2025 alone: It's not just the Galeria insolvency that is increasing uncertainty in the retail ...
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Hundreds of young supporters of Donald Trump lined up for his recent Green Bay, Wisconsin, campaign rally. The most common reason many are backing the former ...
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Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?: The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates ...
thehill.com/business/4612114-could-interest-rate-hikes-be-keeping-inflation-high/
Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco
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List: Where to find cheap gas in the South Bay right now: Many drivers are willing to go the extra mile to find a cheaper tank of gas (think Costco).
mercurynews.com/2024/04/19/list-where-to-find-cheap-gas-in-the-south-bay-right-now/
Peter Waddell to 'take big fight with Freshstream to High Court': Peter Waddell, founder of Big Motoring World has vowed to take legal action against ...
motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/peter-waddell-take-big-fight-freshstream-high-court-15-04-2024
Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race: Amid a tight Joe Biden-Donald Trump race, the share of voters with high interest in the election ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/poll-biden-trump-tight-race-election-interest-low-rcna148170
Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
- The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.
- The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
- Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.
- The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
Costco gold bars seeing at least $100 million in monthly sales: "It only reinforces its value position," Wells Fargo said.
axios.com/2024/04/10/costco-gold-bar-sales-wells-fargo-report
British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
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Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
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BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike: The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-project-inflation-will-stay-around-target-signal-chance-rate-hike-2024-04-22/
Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Supermarket of the Year 2024 - Nominees in the category chain stores up to 3,000 sqm
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
timesofoman.com/article/144450-is-it-the-right-time-to-buy-gold-or-wait-as-prices-continue-to-soar
A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year: Nichole Hart walks 20,000 steps as she searches for super glue, encounters a disappointed Snoop ...
wsj.com/business/retail/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-walmart-manager-who-makes-240-000-a-year-3248037f
Jamie Dimon warns rates could stay high as market mood shifts: JPMorgan chief says inflation could be ‘stickier’ than markets expect in annual letter to ...
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Quick Glance: Jamie Dimon warns of potentially prolonged high rates
- JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns in his annual letter to investors of potentially prolonged higher inflation and interest rates due to high government spending.
- Dimon mentioned that the economy is being fueled by government deficit spending and past stimuli, which could lead to potentially stickier inflation and higher rates.
- Financial markets have significantly reduced their expectations for the number of expected rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, with only two quarter-point cuts planned in 2024.
- Dimon also warns of the risks of the private credit market boom and emphasizes that regulations may increasingly focus on this market, warning of geopolitical risks due to events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe: Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/business-defaults-soar-as-australian-house-prices-outpace-the-globe-20240416-p5fk42.html
Singapore core inflation eases more than expected to 3.1% in March: Both core and overall inflation dipped from the previous month and came in well below analyst ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-core-inflation-eases-more-than-expected-to-31-in-march
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