South Korea's government raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.0%, citing stronger consumer spending and robust semiconductor exports, while warning of slower job growth and steady inflation.
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@dalfen the #US #economy is based upon unsustainable #ConsumerSpending and widespread #debt.

• It's the opposite to #Germany and espechally #Greece, with the latter one having >85% homeownership among households and the former one being known for extreme due diligence and basically no consumer credit being offered without hard collateral.

Only #Petrodollar hegemony (as violently enforced in #Iraq, #Iran & #Venezuela) and "#AIbubble #scam economy" prevent the #USD from being toilet-paper tier #currency next to #KPW…

UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/30/uk-consumers-reluctant-spend-going-into-2026-survey #ConsumerSpending #ConsumerAffairs #Money #Economics #Business #Kpmg #EconomicGrowthGdp #EconomicPolicy #Politics #UkNews

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If you set a financial resolution for 2025 and didn’t quite meet it, don’t be discouraged. Nearly 75%…
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Shoppers shun UK high streets despite lure of Boxing Day sales https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/26/shoppers-shun-uk-high-streets-despite-lure-of-boxing-day-sales #RetailIndustry #Christmas #Business #Shopping #ConsumerSpending #UkNews #London

Renewed zeal for Boxing Day sales expected to ring up £3.8bn for retailers https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/25/renewed-zeal-for-boxing-day-sales-retailers-consumers #Consumerspending #Retailindustry #Lifeandstyle #BlackFriday #Christmas #Economics #Business #UKnews

‘Nostalgic and calming’: lava lamps are groovy again as sales glow https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/25/lava-lamps-shopping-trends-mathmos-retail #Manufacturingsector #Consumerspending #Retailindustry #Lifeandstyle #Collecting #Interiors #Business #Culture #Dorset #UKnews

US Q3 GDP growth far exceeded expectations, but analysts warn of a widening gap between robust economic expansion and weak job creation, highlighting concerns over economic polarization and the sustainability of consumer-driven growth.
#YonhapInfomax #USGDP #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #KShapedEconomy #ConsumerSpending #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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The US economy posted a surprise 4.3% annualized GDP growth in Q3, the fastest in two years, fueled by strong exports and consumer spending, outpacing forecasts.
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The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025, sharply beating market expectations, with robust consumer spending and investment driving the upside surprise.
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UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% amid slowdown in food price rises https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/17/uk-inflation-falls-interest-rate-cut-bank-of-england #OfficeforNationalStatistics #UKcostoflivingcrisis #Food&drinkindustry #Consumerspending #Economicpolicy #Interestrates #BankofEngland #RachelReeves #Inflation #Economics #MelStride #Business #Politics #UKnews

Lori Ann LaRocco spotlights the surprising "appetizer economy" amid soaring food inflation. Diners are choosing more starters—mozzarella sticks up 36%—while entrees and desserts dip, revealing smart budget creativity. Curious about consumer shifts? Discover the details and what it means for spending. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/food-inflation-affordability-economy-consumer-spending.html #FoodInflation #ConsumerSpending #Economy #RestaurantIndustry

South Korea’s Finance Ministry maintained its economic recovery outlook, citing improved consumer spending and strong semiconductor exports, while warning of volatility in key indicators and persistent inflationary pressures.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent forecasts 3% real GDP growth for 2025, citing robust year-end consumer spending and resilience despite inflation and political headwinds.
#YonhapInfomax #USGDP #ScottBesent #ConsumerSpending #Inflation #SchumerShutdown #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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US core PCE price index rose 0.2% month-on-month in September, matching expectations, while household income and spending continued to grow, signaling steady inflation trends.
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Japan’s households unexpectedly cut spending for the first time in six months, in a sign of the fragility of domestic demand as the Bank of Japan prepares to consider raising borrowing costs later this month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/05/economy/household-outlays-fall/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #consumerspending #boj

Ya think? New Gallup Poll says: Economic Confidence Slips; Holiday Spending Plans Plummet - please, please curtail your holiday spending this season. It’s one of the very few ways we can actually make our voice heard. #spending #ConsumerSpending #economy #finance https://news.gallup.com/poll/699311/economic-confidence-slips-holiday-spending-plans-plummet.aspx

Shopify saw $14.6B in Black Friday Cyber Monday sales (+27% YoY) with 5.1M transactions per minute at the peak. 81M customers shopped globally, showing strong demand and scalability. The record weekend strengthens Shopify’s position as a leading e-commerce platform, setting a positive tone for the holiday season, though sustaining momentum remains crucial.

#Shopify #Ecommerce #BlackFriday #GlobalGrowth #ConsumerSpending #TECHi

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/shopify-stock-record-holiday-sales/

Duty-free sales at retailer Matsuya’s flagship Ginza stores fell about 15% last month from a year earlier, marking the first sign that Japan’s retail sector is being hit by geopolitical tensions with China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/01/china-travel-warning-matsuya-ginza/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #matsuya #chinajapanrelations #consumerspending

The one change that worked: I used to be a compulsive shopper – until I hit upon a simple trick https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/dec/01/the-one-change-that-worked-i-used-to-be-a-compulsive-shopper-until-i-hit-upon-a-simple-trick #Consumerspending #Onlineshopping #Lifeandstyle #Money