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ansa.itworld31 days ago
UK Consumer Confidence Falls in May as Energy Costs Rise
A survey found that confidence among Britain’s lowest earners dropped sharply in May. Average-income households also reported using savings for daily expenses amid higher energy prices.
swissinfo.chworld38 days ago
UK Economy Grew 0.6% in First Quarter of 2026
Official figures show the UK economy expanded 0.6 percent from January to March 2026, outperforming recent trends despite the Iran war. GDP per capita recorded its fastest growth in four years. The UK currently leads G7 growth, contrary to an earlier IMF forecast that it would be…
New York Postpolitics52 days ago
Global Military Spending Hits $2.9 Trillion in 2025 Amid Regional Tensions
Global military expenditure reached $2.89 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of increases despite a U.S. decline linked to halted Ukraine aid. The rise, equivalent to 2.5% of global GDP, reflects growing insecurity and rearmament efforts. Asia-Pacific spending grew a…
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washingtonpost.comfinance55 days agoUpdated
Global Military Spending Reaches $2.9 Trillion in 2025 as US Consumer Confidence Drops to Record Low
Global military expenditure rose 2.9% to $2.89 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th straight year of increases amid heightened insecurity. In the US, consumer sentiment fell to a historic low of 47.6 in early April before a slight rebound to 49.8, driven by concerns over the war in…
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news.google.compolitics57 days ago
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls to Record Low in April Amid Iran Conflict
Consumer confidence in the United States reached a record low in April, according to the University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers. The decline was attributed to economic concerns related to the war in Iran, though a modest uptick occurred in the final reading. Consumer spendi…
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Experts Discuss Impact of Iran Conflict on US Economic Affordability and Consumer Confidence
Steve Odland of the Conference Board and Bill Lee of Global Economic Advisors analyzed how the Iran war contributes to higher Treasury yields, gas prices, home prices, and grocery prices. These factors are affecting consumer confidence and other economic indicators. The discussio…