New Zealand’s goods exports rose by 2.9% yoy to NZD 7.2B in May, marking the first time that monthly exports have surpassed the NZD 7B mark. Goods imports also saw a slight increase, rising by Read more…
Sometime soon, so the reports say, aerospace giant Boeing will come to an agreement to buy Spirit AeroSystems Holdings (SPR) . It’s an important deal for Boeing (BA) because it will bring back into its Read more…
Whether you’re a seasoned shopper or a casual browser, chances are the way you’ve procured your goods has changed quite a bit over the last several years or so. A decade ago, you might have Read more…
Nevada legalized cannabis without really considering its impact on the Las Vegas Strip. In theory, it’s a positive to add another legal sin to the list of things you can do in Las Vegas. Tourists Read more…
What are the most important factors consumers consider when buying a car? Fuel efficiency and safety topped the list in a 2022 survey conducted by Statista, but what about longevity? Like moving house, buying a Read more…
Furniture has always been a category that’s both needed and discretionary. You need a bed, a couch, and other basics, but where you get them from depends upon your financial situation. With people worried about Read more…
Cruise passengers know when their favorite cruise line cuts back on service, amenities, and onboard services. Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, for example, cut back cabin service from twice a day to once, Read more…
EUR/USD: Eurozone – Rising Inflation, Falling Economy As revised Eurostat data published on Monday, June 17, showed, inflation (CPI) in the 20 Eurozone countries accelerated to 2.6% (y/y) in May, compared to 2.4% in April Read more…
Finally, Nvidia fell back last week. Perhaps it’s just as well. The chip giant’s rise from last fall has been stunning, but, markets being markets, the latest runup was going to end. And it did: Read more…