Business operators often keep it close to the vest when they plan a change that will benefit them more than their customers. In many cases, for example, they frame their decision as being positive for Read more…
Apple is the second-largest company in the world by market value. It also has one of the largest cash piles among U.S. publicly traded companies, and that makes it attractive portfolio fodder for investors. Earnings Read more…
In September 2025, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski sounded the alarm about new customer behavior. Kempczinski highlighted a “two-tier economy” that’s fundamentally changing how people eat. The CEO observed a stark divide in the brand’s customer Read more…
An economic downturn in the furniture retail sector has resulted in major home furnishing companies closing stores and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reorganize their businesses. The furniture industry has cited declining sales, Read more…
Market focus remains on oil as the week kicked off with prices surging to USD120 per barrel. They declined quickly again but remain elevated around USD100. The IEA’s announcement of a record release of 400 Read more…
We expect the Bank of England to keep the Bank Rate at 3.75%. Through the past couple of weeks, this has also been priced in by markets and become consensus. The war in the Middle Read more…
We expect the ECB to leave the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% on Thursday 19 March in line with consensus and market pricing. All focus is on signals. Lagarde to communicate a full commitment to Read more…
Home cooking changed after the Covid pandemic. People started experimenting more. They wanted the flavors they were missing from restaurants. They started looking for ways to make meals feel less ordinary. The condiment aisle, for Read more…
Geopolitics and oil price dominate market sentiment Equity weakness could persist as cryptos unexpectedly benefit Dollar strength could linger if Middle East conflict escalates; could gold follow suit? Seven central banks meet next week; the Read more…
As a low-cost airline, Dublin-based Ryanair frequently fields accusations of trying to squeeze passengers in any way they can. The low-cost business model in general relies on luring in travelers looking for a bargain with Read more…