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Retail Sales in Great Britain Fall 0.4% as Struggling Households Cut Back

Retail sales in Great Britain fell by 0.4% in September, exceeding economists' expectations of a modest 0.1% decline. The downturn highlights ongoing strain on…

Oct 23, 20262 min readvia The Guardian Business

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UK Consumer Confidence Plunges at Fastest Rate Since Brexit Vote

UK consumer confidence fell by 11 points in October to -24, registering the steepest monthly drop outside the pandemic since June 2016. Escalating geopolitical…

Oct 23, 20262 min readvia The Guardian Business

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1 in 5 Americans cut or consider cutting food costs to pay electric bills

About one in five Americans have reduced grocery spending or considered cheaper food to afford electricity, according to Consumer Reports. The survey also found…

Oct 22, 20262 min readvia USA Today

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