PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of Poppi, a maker of prebiotic drinks, in a deal worth over $1.6 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen PepsiCo’s presence in the […]
U.S. Retail Sales Show Modest Growth in February
Retail sales in the U.S. increased by 0.2% in February, which was less than the expected 0.6% growth. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.3%, aligning with estimates. The control […]
Emerging Markets May Benefit from Weaker Dollar and Lower U.S. Interest Rates
JPMorgan suggests that emerging markets could be an accidental beneficiary of a U.S. growth scare due to a weaker dollar and lower U.S. interest rates. Early futures indicate […]
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Set to Return to Losing Ways Amid Retail Sales Data
The stock market, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, is set to return to losing ways. Investors are focusing on retail sales data as treasury secretary’s comments […]
Tariffs on Lumber and Appliances Set Stage for Higher Costs on New Homes and Remodeling Projects
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China are increasing the cost of building materials used in new residential construction and home remodeling projects. […]
OECD Warns Donald Trump’s Trade War Will Damage Global Growth
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned that Donald Trump’s trade war will damage global growth. The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported […]
Declining Orange Juice and Egg Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment
Consumer sentiment significantly influences economic activity, and the price trends of specific goods can disproportionately affect consumer inflation views. Recently, the prices of orange juice and eggs have […]
US Stock Futures Decline Amid Economic Slowdown Concerns
On March 17, U.S. stock index futures experienced a downturn as comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added to concerns about an economic slowdown. Attention was also on […]