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Fix Now or Pay More Later: Tariffs Reshaping Consumer Behavior
If economists had a crystal ball, that would be the only way to predict where tariffs are headed with some degree of certainty. Since that’s not how the aftermarket works, there’s been a lot of uncertainty with decision making based on predictions...

Global Trading Giant Lands in Singapore
eToro takes a bold step into Southeast Asia by activating its Capital Markets Services licence, bringing its social investing platform to Singapore’s savvy investor base. eToro, a global trading and investing platform with over 40 million...

Butter’s global price surge hits croissants and kitchens alike
At the Mamiche bakeries in the 9th and 10th arrondissements of Paris, their famous pains au chocolat and croissants depend on an essential but increasingly scarce ingredient — butter. The bakery’s regular supplier can no longer provide a steady...
Desi news sites dominate global growth charts
Seven Indian outlets among world’s fastest-rising news websites as global giants falter. Indian digital news publishers are outpacing global rivals in web traffic growth, according to a new analysis of the world’s top 50 English-language news...

The Spanish Group Gives Retail Industry Language Translation Pointers For Countering Market Confusion
(MENAFN- GetNews) "A Certified International Language Service Offering Translation in 123 Languages."Connecting Through Language is Key to Supporting Market Growth, Cementing the Two Rs of Retail IRVINE, CA - The Spanish Group , an internationally...

Ensuring stable supply chains vital to intl market
This photo shows Linky, the mascot of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), outside the venue of the third CISCE in Beijing, July 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Ensuring the stability of global supply chains is vital to addressing rising...

Brokers Face the Future: Event Contracts, Data Rules, and UK Retail Shake-Up
“It’s Hard to Make Predictions, Especially About the Future” The quote on the difficulty of forecasting future events has been attributed to individuals as varied as Nobel laureate in physics Niels Bohr and baseball legend Yogi Berra (who also...

Jelly Legs Bramble Gin wins gold at global awards
The gin takes its name and inspiration from a resilient lamb called Jelly Legs, a much-loved farm mascot who overcame early health challenges. Reflecting this spirit of determination, the gin offers a vivid, fruit-forward profile with wild...

Confusion and shifting consumer expectations drive a rise in chargebacks and fraud, study finds
Confusing labels, increasing use of wallets and growing mistrust of anything financial outside of banking is driving a surge in chargebacks for online goods and services, the latest data from the US and UK shows. According to the 2025 Cardholder...

Woman who failed drug test wants warnings on CBD products
Caroline Noble, 39, ordered the gummies from the brand Cannaray after struggling to sleep at night due to anxiety. (William Lailey via SWNS) By Amy Reast A mom who almost lost her job for failing a drug test after taking "THC free" CBD gummies is...

17 National Hot Dog Day deals that are frankly delicious
The sun is shining, the humidity is rising, and suddenly we find ourselves craving grilled grub all the time. We are in the dog days of summer. Lucky for us, the latest food holiday is paying homage to a summer staple we can’t get enough of: hot...

National Chamber of Exporters welcomes new US tariff move
Urges further negotiations, strategic shifts The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) of Sri Lanka in a statement said it welcomes the recent revision of US tariff rates on Sri Lankan exports, reducing the previously expected 44% to 30%. This...

Pusan National University Researchers Develop Game-Changing Method to Create Safer, Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries
A novel mathematical framework unlocks unlimited customization of full concentration gradient in high-nickel cathodes for improved safety and stability With the recent global push toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the demand for...

Consumers are being encouraged to boycott retailers. Why?
Consumers are rallying to speak through their wallets − or lack of spending – as a way to protest the retreat by some companies from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and President Donald Trump's actions to eliminate federal DEI programs...

M&S expands global footprint with David Jones partnership in Australia
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reached a partnership with David Jones, a department store in Australia, to introduce its fashion line to the Australian market. The collaboration is M&S’s inaugural international wholesale venture within its fashion...

UNIBEN @55: Special focus on outstanding alumni contributing to national development
HENRY OROH: UNIBEN’s Exemplary Ambassador Leaving a Lasting Mark on the Banking Industry Henry Oroh, Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc The University of Benin was more than just a place of learning for Henry Oroh – it was where his passion for...

Self-care conversations ramp up as International Self-Care Day approaches
Self-care conversations ramp up as International Self-Care Day approaches, reflecting a growing push to prioritize personal well-being across communities and age groups. In 2024, 43% of adults in the United States reported feeling more anxious...
Interview: Namibia welcomes global media partnerships to enhance news exchange, says minister
SWAKOPMUND, Namibia, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus voiced strong support for international collaboration in the media sector, stressing its pivotal role in broadening the reach of...

Indonesia Needs a National Nutrition Resilience Protocol
n a world marked by growing political instability, climate disruption, and volatile global trade, Indonesia’s food and nutrition security can no longer be left to chance. The conflict resulting in disruption in the Middle East are only the latest...

Trump’s sanctions on Russia would be ‘extremely painful’ for US and risk global oil price spike, experts warn
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