FTSE 100 almost flat, US stocks lower as earnings season draws to a close
The FTSE 100 was almost flat and markets across the US were lower on Friday, as traders digest fresh data about the UK's ...
UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations
Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK ...
French services PMI shocks and UK paints stagflation picture – German elections on Sunday in focus
- Europe is flat to higher, US exceptionalism narrative is fading due to softer Walmart earnings, weaker US retail sales, and ...
UK Retail Sales jump, British Pound steady
The British pound has steadied on Friday against the US Dollar after climbing 0.6% a day earlier. GBP/USD is trading at 1.2655 in the European session, down 0.1% on the day.
UK consumers defy weak outlook to ramp up their spending
British retail sales rose in January for the first time since August and by much more than expected, according to official ...
FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Firms shed jobs at fastest rate since 2020, four banks fined £100m
The S&P Global Flash UK PMI revealed the steepest fall in private sector employment since November 2020. The wage pressures also contributed to the fastest increase in average cost burdens for 21 ...
UK Retail Sales Leap in January as Consumers Defy Weak Outlook
LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales rose by a much stronger-than-expected 1.7% in January, the biggest increase since May last year, according to official data published on Friday that suggested ...
Walmart profit forecast falls short on slowing growth
The company said it’s anticipating adjusted earnings to come between US$2.50 to US$2.60 per share, below the average of what ...
Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
Walmart’s lower-than-expected guidance is a warning that US consumer spending is slowing, said Brian Mulberry, client ...
Walmart earnings preview: What to expect before Thursday’s opening bell
Walmart’s Q4 earnings report is set to reveal insights into US consumer spending trends, with revenue expected at $180.01 ...
Consumer Spending: The Foundation Of The Bull Market
Tariffs act like a sales tax, increasing production costs and reducing consumer spending. Read why monitoring leading indicators of consumer spending is crucial.