The Conference Board's U.S. Leading Economic Index fell to 99.5 in August as confidence and housing permits weakened, while current activity still expanded.

Canada can afford to stick out its trade fight with the US rather than accept a bad deal, say Frank McKenna and Paul Beaudry. Find out more.

Higher gasoline and household costs threatened discretionary spending, especially for beer, wine and spirits.

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Higher gasoline and household costs threatened discretionary spending, especially for beer, wine and spirits.

Consumer confidence in Finland improved in August to its long-term average, Yle reports, citing Statistics Finland. The consumer confidence indicator stood at minus 3.0, compared with a long-term average of minus 2.9. Consumers’ views of their current household finances and of Finland’s economy i…

SB 633 would require third‑party verification that recycled content in beverage containers is actually recycled and require reporting to CalRecycle; the Assembly approved the bill after amendments clarified certification and compliance responsibilities.

France's consumer confidence indicator held steady at 86 in August, missing the forecast of 87. Households showed a growing preference for saving over spending, with the savings climate hitting a record high, while inflation expectations surged by 19 points and unemployment fears increased.

Households remain cautious despite a slight improvement in their view of personal finances

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has doubled down on his economic narrative, delivering speeches at venues across the country—including a high-profile rally in Las Vegas—highlighting record-breaking...

PADANG BESAR, July 25 (Bernama) — Halal certification can enhance consumer confidence, strengthen brand reputation and open wider market opportunities for entrepreneurs, said Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail. He said the certification reflected entrepreneurs’ commitment to ensuring their products and services complied with Islamic requirements while meeting established quality, safety and hygiene standards Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra urged entrepreneurs in the state to seize the opportunity to obtain halal certification as a strategic move to strengthen business competitiveness. “I would like to emphasise that halal certification should be embraced as an act of worship carried out […]