tariffs

Prime Day Could Be ‘Quite a Test’ for Tariff-Rattled Consumers
Prime Day Could Be ‘Quite a Test’ for Tariff-Rattled Consumers
July 08, 2025  |  eCommerce

Will U.S. tariffs cause shoppers to sit out this year’s Prime Day? Amazon kicked off its annual summer sale on Tuesday (July 8), but as Bloomberg News reported,...

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London Loses ‘Goliath’ Status as IPO Funding Hits 30-Year Low
London Loses ‘Goliath’ Status as IPO Funding Hits 30-Year Low
July 07, 2025  |  News

Initial public offerings (IPO) funding in the London market has reportedly reached a 30-year low. The five listings on the British market in the first...

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‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
July 04, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the Fourth of July holiday swings into high gear, the classic sentiment of “Made in America” often takes center stage. But in an era...

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Manufacturers Say Volatility Increases Need for Payments Certainty
Manufacturers Say Volatility Increases Need for Payments Certainty
July 01, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Imports and exports are fluctuating wildly. The long-term strategy behind the tariff negotiations and renegotiations — with a July 9 deadline for new trade deals...

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Auto Industry ‘Party Is Over’ as Tariffs Dampen Car Sales
Auto Industry ‘Party Is Over’ as Tariffs Dampen Car Sales
July 01, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers in the United States are reportedly pumping the brakes when it comes to car buying. While shoppers scrambled to purchase new vehicles ahead of...

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Amazon Prices on Chinese Products Reportedly Exceeding Inflation
Amazon Prices on Chinese Products Reportedly Exceeding Inflation
July 01, 2025  |  Retail

Prices on Chinese-made goods selling on Amazon have reportedly been increasing faster than overall inflation. That’s according to a report Monday (June 30) by Reuters, citing an analysis of...

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SMB Confidence Gets Boost From Supply Chain Resilience
SMB Confidence Gets Boost From Supply Chain Resilience
July 01, 2025  |  SMBs

In an era of acute business uncertainty, America’s small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are deploying a complex mix of financial strategies to stay afloat, revealing...

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Shein and Temu Lose Millions of Customers Following Tariffs
Shein and Temu Lose Millions of Customers Following Tariffs
June 30, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers Temu and Shein are reportedly shedding users following U.S. tariffs. The platforms’ once-speedy user growth has begun to reverse since President Donald Trump imposed...

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Consumers Feel Happier but Still Worry About Inflation
Consumers Feel Happier but Still Worry About Inflation
June 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence got a rebound headed into summer. The University of Michigan’s June Consumer Sentiment Index, released Friday (June 27), recorded a 16% surge from...

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