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SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Oil futures posted fresh new highs for the year, wrapping up a third straight weekly gain on continued concerns over tight supplies and prompting renewed predictions for $100/bbl oil. Gasoline prices…

Scott Olson The most recent test for the retail sector amid consumer discretionary spending pressure is the ongoing back-to-school season. Jefferies conducted a survey of nearly 600 U.S. consumers with children in school or college, and…

Economy How September taxes will hit firms, consumers Thursday August 31 2023 GRAPHIC | CHRISPUS BARGORETT | NMG The second round of new taxes introduced through the contentious Finance Act 2023 kicks in on Friday, whose impact…

Markets:Gold fell $8 to $1,961WTI Crude Oil rose $1.27 to $76.92US 10-year yields fell 1.7 basis points to 3.83%The S&P 500 dropped 2 points, to 4,564The Swiss Franc advances, the Japanese Yen lagsThe economic calendar was light and…

breadcrumb links PMN Business US consumer spending - the main driver of the economy - has lost ground for most of this year, portending weak growth ahead while also helping to cool inflation. Article author:…

Food price inflation slowed slightly in May as lower energy and commodity costs finally showed signs of filtering through to consumers. Grocery inflation fell to 15.4 per cent during the month, according to British Retail Consortium…

The wave of rising food prices shows no signs of abating. Yesterday Tnuva announced a price hike of an average of 7.3% on a range of products including delicacies, Mama Of meat products and Tirat Tzvi. Two weeks ago,…