Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs Hit Whisky, Dairy and Hockey Gear as Ottawa Retaliates
Economy

Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs Hit Whisky, Dairy and Hockey Gear as Ottawa Retaliates

The new duties began at 12:01 Saturday after Canada suspended talks, and Ottawa's dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs now ...

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Jordan's Inflation Accelerates to 2.7% in July, Lifting Seven-Month Rate to 2.13%
Economy

Jordan's Inflation Accelerates to 2.7% in July, Lifting Seven-Month Rate to 2.13%

Annual consumer price growth in Jordan reached 2.7% in July, up from 1.68% a year earlier, while the first seven months ...

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Brazil’s Tax Reform Leaves a Key Question Unanswered: Will Shelf Prices Show or Hide Tax?
Economy

Brazil’s Tax Reform Leaves a Key Question Unanswered: Will Shelf Prices Show or Hide Tax?

Retailers and tax authorities are divided over whether Brazil’s new consumption tax will appear in advertised prices, wh...

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McKinsey: AI Purchasing and Price Sensitivity to Reshape Consumer-Facing Businesses
Retail

McKinsey: AI Purchasing and Price Sensitivity to Reshape Consumer-Facing Businesses

McKinsey points to AI-driven purchasing and rising price sensitivity as two forces that will change how consumers choose...

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US Inflation Eases to 3.4% as Fuel Prices Cloud the Fed's Next Move
Economy

US Inflation Eases to 3.4% as Fuel Prices Cloud the Fed's Next Move

July CPI cooled to 3.4% and core inflation slipped to 2.5%, but rising gasoline prices and sticky services costs leave t...

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German Inflation Hits 2.8% as Fuel Subsidy Ends and Energy Costs Jump
Economy

German Inflation Hits 2.8% as Fuel Subsidy Ends and Energy Costs Jump

Germany’s annual inflation hit 2.8% in July after the fuel tax rebate expired, with energy prices up 8.3% year on year a...

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Everyday goods prices dip in July, but Numerator data shows uneven relief for shoppers
Personal Finance

Everyday goods prices dip in July, but Numerator data shows uneven relief for shoppers

A new Numerator index found overall prices fell 0.4% in July, yet low-income and Gen Z consumers still face far higher i...

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Nigeria's Falling Inflation Fails to Restore Household Purchasing Power
Personal Finance

Nigeria's Falling Inflation Fails to Restore Household Purchasing Power

Headline inflation dropped sharply to 15.51% in H1 2026, but most Nigerians still grapple with high prices as past surge...

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French Inflation Edges Up to 2.1% in July as Energy and Services Costs Bite
Economy

French Inflation Edges Up to 2.1% in July as Energy and Services Costs Bite

French consumer prices rose 2.1% year-on-year in July, up from 1.8% in June, driven by higher energy and services costs....

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Trump Unleashes New Tariffs on 60 Nations, Using Forced Labor Claim to Skirt Legal Defeat
Economy

Trump Unleashes New Tariffs on 60 Nations, Using Forced Labor Claim to Skirt Legal Defeat

President Trump imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trade partners, pivoting to forced labor and overcapacity justifications ...

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Consumer Alert: Bodega Aurrerá in Reynosa Has Mexico’s Lowest Basic Food Basket Price; Diesel Compliance Reaches 84%
Personal Finance

Consumer Alert: Bodega Aurrerá in Reynosa Has Mexico’s Lowest Basic Food Basket Price; Diesel Compliance Reaches 84%

President Sheinbaum’s Monday press conference saw consumer protection head Iván Escalante flag the Reynosa branch of Bod...

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