Food index highlights consumers’ vulnerability to hunger Dieter von Fintel, associate professor of economics at Stellenbosch University, examines SA’s...
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Economists are divided on the extent to which artificial intelligence will prove disinflationary—and when. On the one hand, AI capital...
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Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash New research has shown the widespread and underreported nature of “friendly fraud”. Also known...
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The most revealing recent signal about the US economy did not come from the Federal Reserve. It came from Walmart....
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France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding...
The US economy grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter despite a pickup in consumer spending and solid...
Disney is quietly considering offering a new free streaming option in response to shifting consumer behavior. The company, which owns streaming...
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13 years of UCount Rewards: Helping consumers with their everyday spend Fayelizabeth Foster, head of loyalty and rewards at...
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