Economic Uncertainty Trends & Statistics

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Citi joins Project REACh to boost financial inclusion amid recession worries

Citi joins Project REACh to boost financial inclusion amid recession worries

Article
Sep 07, 2022

The programs are a part of Project REACh and can help Citi make up for potential losses in the event of an economic downturn.

What the collapsed $1.4 billion Wealthfront deal means for UBS

Article
Sep 07, 2022

It will disrupt the bank’s plans for digital expansion, growth in the US, and drive for a younger customer base.

Soaring prices aren’t providing the boon off-price and discount retailers expected

Soaring prices aren’t providing the boon off-price and discount retailers expected

Article
Sep 06, 2022

Lower-income consumers are cutting back on spending: The segment is feeling inflation’s pinch, which has hurt sales at Five Below, TJ Maxx, and Nordstrom Rack.

Spotlight: Brazil Ecommerce by Category Forecast 2022

Spotlight: Brazil Ecommerce by Category Forecast 2022

Report
Aug 29, 2022

Our inaugural forecast for retail ecommerce sales by product category in Brazil will help retail professionals understand the current state of the country's ecommerce ecosystem. We also look at the 10 categories driving growth in 2022 and beyond.

Retailers take union-busting to new heights

Retailers take union-busting to new heights

Article
Aug 26, 2022

Retailers take aggressive action to stem the tide of unionizations: Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and more are closing stores, delaying negotiations, and pursuing dogged legal action to keep unions from making headway.

Several indicators point to a strong holiday season, but growth isn’t a given

Article
Aug 26, 2022

Consumer sentiment is ticking up as inflation slows: While that’s good news for most retailers as the holidays near, rising interest rates could pose challenges.

Visa and Mastercard’s UK card fee buck-passing doesn’t quite hold up

Article
Aug 26, 2022

Visa and Mastercard blamed fraud and intensifying competition for higher post-Brexit cross-border fees in responses to the UK Parliament.

Spotlight: Argentina Ecommerce by Category Forecast 2022

Spotlight: Argentina Ecommerce by Category Forecast 2022

Report
Aug 25, 2022

Our inaugural forecast for retail ecommerce sales by product category in Argentina will help retail professionals understand the current state of the country’s ecommerce ecosystem. We also look at the categories driving growth in 2022 and beyond.

Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods see Q2 sales fall as consumer demand wanes

Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods see Q2 sales fall as consumer demand wanes

Article
Aug 24, 2022

Despite falling sales, Dick’s Sporting Goods is bullish: But Macy’s is taking a conservative view as inventory and demand challenges continue to hurt profits.

Nordstrom is the latest retailer to lower its outlook

Article
Aug 24, 2022

Inflation may hinder consumer spending during the holidays: Nordstrom is the latest retailer to lower its forecast for the rest of the year due to softening customer demand.

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Amazon halts its UK grocery store expansion as sales disappoint

Article
Aug 22, 2022

Amazon pauses its UK grocery store expansion: Disappointing sales and stiff economic headwinds at its 19 Amazon Fresh locations drove the retail giant to halt its plans to open hundreds more sites.

How inflation will affect shoppers this holiday season

How inflation will affect shoppers this holiday season

Article
Aug 19, 2022

Inflation is changing how shoppers will spend this holiday season: With more consumers on the hunt for deals, retailers will have to focus on offering value and convenience across an extended shopping period.

Just in time for the holidays, the supply chain is returning to normal

Just in time for the holidays, the supply chain is returning to normal

Article
Aug 19, 2022

Supply chain disruptions fade into the rear-view mirror: Several indicators suggest that the supply chain is returning to some semblance of normal just in time for the holidays.

Goldman Sachs’ Marcus still on a costly hunt for ever-elusive maiden profit

Article
Aug 18, 2022

Six years after Goldman launched its digital bank Marcus, we review how it’s faring and what its future could look like.

Payments startups secure funding despite economic worries

Payments startups secure funding despite economic worries

Article
Aug 18, 2022

AtoB, Super Payments, and Pomelo each recently raised funding to build out their businesses.

Walmart beats expectations in Q2 as inflation drives shoppers across income brackets to seek deals

Walmart beats expectations in Q2 as inflation drives shoppers across income brackets to seek deals

Article
Aug 17, 2022

Inflation gives Walmart a chance to shine: The retailer’s emphasis on value and low prices is attracting both low- and high-income shoppers and enabling it to retain grocery dominance.

Flash Take: How Walmart’s Q2 Earnings Stack Up Against Our Forecasts

Flash Take: How Walmart’s Q2 Earnings Stack Up Against Our Forecasts

Article
Aug 16, 2022

In our first-ever, same-day competitive analysis, we dive into how the megastore is faring, how our own forecasts stack up against Walmart’s earnings, and what our analysts have to say about its future.

How consumers’ eating habits are changing

How consumers’ eating habits are changing

Article
Aug 15, 2022

A flurry of forces is changing how consumers eat and drink: Rising grocery costs, shifting work patterns, and practical considerations are causing people to adjust their dining habits.

Walmart+ membership needs to do more than copy Amazon to succeed

Walmart+ membership needs to do more than copy Amazon to succeed

Article
Aug 15, 2022

Walmart courts affluent audiences to make up for shoppers trading down: But the retailer’s attempts to grow its Walmart+ membership base look increasingly desperate.

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