CONSUMER SPENDING

Key inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled potential interest rate hikes to combat this ongoing inflation. US consumer confidence declined to a seven...

Global companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact foreign brands significantly. Brands like Nike and Starbucks are losing market share to domestic rivals. However, ...

Sebi has approved seven IPOs, led by Reliance-backed Jio Platforms’ proposed Rs 37,700 crore offering. Paras Healthcare, Bharat PET, Paramotor Digital Technology, Pushp Brand, MK Sons Fine Jewels and Sadbhav Futuretech also received approvals, expan...

Paramotor Digital Technology has received Sebi approval for its IPO after confidentially filing draft papers in May. The fintech and enterprise technology company operates across spend management, rewards, digital gifting and software services throu...

US corporate profit margins reached a record 19.4% in the second quarter, up from 18.2%, as profits jumped nearly 10%. Strong consumer spending and companies passing higher prices on to customers supported earnings. Business investment also remained...

Indian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered recommendations and future household shopping assistance. Quick commerce adoption is high, with many willing to ...

Indian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised jewellers are expanding by offering diamonds and newer designs. Recycled gold is becoming a significant growth...

Indian economic growth slowed to 7.1 percent in the April-June quarter. Consumer spending and government expenditure supported this growth while private investment remained subdued. Rising crude oil prices pose risks to the economy and could strain ...

healthy demand Industry card additions rise 11.5% over June; Card spends hold above ₹2 lakh-crore mark; Transaction volumes surge but the value per transaction declines

Private credit investments in India's food and beverage sector surged twelvefold in early 2026. This sector's share of total deal value rose to twelve percent, becoming the third largest. Large transactions supported this momentum, indicating growin...

Dick’s Sporting Goods shares plunged 22% after second-quarter earnings missed estimates and the retailer cut its full-year outlook. Weak Foot Locker sales, integration challenges and cautious consumer demand overshadowed stronger comparable sales an...

India's affluent consumer population is set to exceed China's by 2036, a shift that could significantly reshape global spending patterns over the next decade. The United States is still expected to have the world's largest affluent consumer base. Co...

US stock futures edged higher after a tech-led selloff, as investors monitored Iran tensions and key retail earnings for clues on consumer health.

Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build inventory ahead of the key consumption season. Automakers, FMCG and electronics firms are boosting advertising a...

Revenue during the second quarter of the year came to 31.3 billion yuan ($4.6 billion), an unaudited financial report showed, a 4% year-on-year drop. With cash flows still largely generated by marketing on its search platform, Baidu has suffered in ...

As investors braced for retail earnings reports, major stock indexes fell, signaling caution in the market. Oil prices surged, driven by concerns over Iran alongside global supply uncertainties. Recent economic data from July amplified the cautious ...

Global markets enter a quieter summer week with food inflation, US consumer spending, Japan’s growth outlook, gold and UK inflation in focus. Investors will assess whether rising energy and food costs prove temporary or complicate central banks’ int...

US inflation showed little acceleration in July, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes. European economies continued to show resilience, with the UK expanding in June. France also expects to maintain its economic momentum this quarte...

Claude's downloads and spending in India surged significantly in the June quarter. ChatGPT continues to dominate consumer spending on AI applications. Gemini is rapidly gaining user attention and engagement across the market. India's generative AI p...