Economy & Business
China Unveils 20-Point Plan to Revitalize Retail Sector
Nine Chinese government departments jointly issue 20 measures to modernize retail, boost consumer confidence, and curb destructive online price wars.
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Economy
US Hiring Slows Sharply in June as Consumer Gloom Persists
U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations, as consumer confidence remains historically low amid war-induced inflation.
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Economy
Belgian Consumer Confidence at Highest Level in 20 Years
Belgian consumer confidence rose to -7 in June 2026, the highest level in two decades, as households grow more optimistic about the economy.
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Economy
Inflation Hits 3.8%, Consumer Sentiment at Record Low
US inflation hits 3.8% in April, highest in three years, as consumer sentiment plunges to a record low amid the Iran war-driven energy crisis.
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Economy
US Consumer Confidence Sinks as War-Driven Inflation Bites
Consumer confidence fell in May as gas prices topped $4.50/gallon and inflation hit 3.8%. The University of Michigan sentiment index hit a record low.
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