Tag: Economy

Debt boom signals yuan’s arrival as a funding currency

Some may say fast food is not like it used to be, and they are right. Amid economic uncertainty and slowing consumer spending, the fast-food industry is struggling more than expected, despite its long-standing reputation for affordability. What was once a reliable budget-friendly option now …

In a comic book, when things look bleakest, that’s usually when a hero emerges to save the day. In real life, however, that does not always happen. Sometimes, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, no hero emerges, and the day doesn’t get saved. When a company files for Chapter 11 …

M. Stanley examines economic impact as EU/UK debates over Russian assets intensify

World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan’s economic stability

The grocery store sector is feeling the effects of inflation, as food prices in August rose faster than the all-items Consumer Price Index, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. That means food prices were rising higher than the rate of inflation, which was 3% …

Peru central bank raises 2026 growth forecast to 3.0%

The holiday season always brings out the specialty coffee drinkers, whether they are fans of Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha or Caramel Brulée Latte, or maybe Peet’s Dubai Style Chocolate Matcha or Pistachio CBOL. The wait for one of these holiday treats in coffee shops or drive-thru lanes can take …

Once-popular restaurant chains have been closing at alarming rates, proving that even well-established brands are not immune to economic uncertainty or shifting consumer habits. Longevity alone no longer guarantees success in an industry shaped by rising costs, evolving preferences, and intense …

Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 30-year high