Latin America’s digital economy will undergo significant changes in 2025 as retail innovation and regulatory changes redefine business dynamics for global and local players alike.

The auto industry ended 2024 on a high: Sales accelerated in Q4 as consumers rushed to take advantage of EV tax credits and avoid tariffs.

China’s economy faces more gloom in 2025: Sluggish consumer spending and a potential trade war will weigh on growth.

The economy is looking good as the calendar turns to 2025: Consumers are in a good position to spend, but the new administration’s policies could change that trajectory.

November retail sales surge past expectations: Shoppers shifted their spending up a gear amid a flurry of deals and concerns over tariff-related price hikes.

In response to rising costs, retail in 2024 was dominated by consumers’ desire for deals and discounts. And as President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will raise some prices even higher in 2025, consumers may turn to in-person shopping to control their spending.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss if AI development is slowing down or speeding up, when it’s all said and done what happens to TikTok, if live sports are under threat from highlights, the potential impact of impending tariffs, which sports kids play the most, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Forecasts Oscar Orozco, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner.

A recent survey revealed that Gen Xers feel the most financially insecure and need specific banking services before the incoming administration takes office.

In today’s episode of The Banking & Payments Show podcast, we talk about the most (and least) impactful ways that the new Trump administration might impact the banking sector, and the unintended consequences on mortgage rates and the mortgage industry if tariffs raise the cost of consumer goods and construction materials. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, economics correspondent at Politico, Victoria Guida, and our Principal Analyst, Tiffani Montez.

Widespread tariffs could throw the retail industry for a loop next year: That’s forcing retailers and brands to quickly draft their playbooks to minimize the impact on their businesses.

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 10% to 20% tariffs could cause double-digit price hikes across six retail categories, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) analysis from November 2024.

In Q3, retailers struggled with shopping trends upended by extreme summer weather along with a threat of incoming tariffs. Here’s how they addressed these challenges in their Q3 earnings calls and what it could mean for the industry heading into 2025.

Trump’s tariffs on key trade partners may drive up prices for semiconductors, EVs, and phones, threatening global supply chains and inflating costs for consumers.

Gap’s momentum continues into the holiday season: Weather-related headwinds notwithstanding, the retailer’s brand reinvigoration efforts are resonating with shoppers and driving sales.

Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend retailers’ supply chains: Companies are rethinking sourcing and stocking up on goods early to minimize additional costs and disruptions.

Automakers slash jobs as EV struggles mount: Ford, GM, and Stellantis face competition from Chinese rivals and slow EV demand, driving steep layoffs and threatening their bottom lines.

TJX’s value proposition won over shoppers of all ages and incomes in Q3: That momentum has carried over into Q4, putting the off-price retailer in pole position to benefit this holiday season.

China’s retail sales ticked up in October: But mixed results from JD.com and Alibaba show that retailers still face significant headwinds.

Global personal luxury sales will contract this year: That will be the first decline since the Great Recession as weak spending in China weighs on the broader market.