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FICO credit scores are holding up, but consumers are under pressure

The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.

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Nationwide recall expands to 3.6 million grill brushes after consumers swallowed metal bristles

Labor Day is just around the corner, a day when Americans will be firing up the BBQ grills for the last time this summer.

Retailers feel the sting as cautious consumers weigh their options

Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.

US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump revives Depression-era trade tool – what’s at stake for consumers and the midterms

Trump’s use of a trade tool created during the Great Depression helped trigger a trade war between the two border countries, with few signs of de-escalation in sight.

Heat altering the behavior of U.K. businesses and consumers, says Barclays

Some 60% of companies are now investing in or plan to invest in technologies to help them adapt to extreme heat, the bank said.

As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies

Some consumers find that they are unable to link their Aadhaar with the 14-digit long LPG IDs

How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers

New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.

Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Logitech after it allegedly failed to return the tariffs that the U.S. government refunded to the company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal . According to Ars Technica , the company

August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

Reporting season shows how consumers are responding to cost of living pressures and how retailers are responding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are buying less pizza but more weight-l

Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views

Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

FSSAI proposes front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, salt

‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme Court

S&P 500 closes little changed as investors weigh sticky inflation and await Nvidia earnings - CNBC

S&P 500 closes little changed as investors weigh sticky inflation and await Nvidia earnings CNBC Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July CNBC War, tariffs and AI are keeping pressure on prices as inflation remains stuck at 3.7% WCVB Consumers

How Ecuador became a global cocaine hub

Ecuador’s ports, trade and strategic location connect South American cocaine production with consumers in Europe and North America.

When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic

Science works through a process of revision. As consumers, we must learn how to evaluate how mature evidence is, and always remain flexible to new findings.

Proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech demands money to be given back to customers after $61 million US tariff refund

A proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech is attempting to recover funds that were allegedly "extracted from American consumers" as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs. The complaint [PDF] is being led by a construction company, SJK Development, and a California

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission publishes draft multi-year tariff regulations for next five-year period

The draft also features provisions aimed at ensuring that the benefits from operational efficiency and expenditure cuts are fully passed on to consumers

Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 pandemic days when everything was out of stock

New data from the industry analysts at Circana has revealed that consumers are spending a lot less than usual on gaming hardware or the games themselves. Circana's latest report covers the US market in July, and it includes a lot of concerning data. Read more

Car owners want tech they can ignore

Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software.

Mozilla’s CTO thinks AI should be built like the internet

Raffi Krikorian explains that while consumers flock to ChatGPT and Claude, companies are increasingly turning to open models that they can customize and control.

Supreme Court junks plea for mandatory ethanol disclosure at fuel pumps

The plea contended that consumers were entitled to know the composition, quality, standards, and compatibility implications of the fuel they purchase

How the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is reshaping global energy use

By dramatically raising fossil-fuel prices, the conflict has also been pushing governments, companies and consumers towards renewable energy.

‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years

As one of Europe’s biggest consumers of gas the UK may be particularly exposed to heightened price volatility Europe is on course to enter the cooler months with gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years, which has triggered “winter panic” among energy traders, experts have wa

How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa’s Indigenous crops

"A growing number of consumers with celiac disease are unable to consume gluten-containing foods such as bread and therefore rely on alternative gluten-free products..."

The 3.0-Liter Four-Cylinder In Porsche's 968 Turbo S Is An Extremely Rare Engine

The big four-cylinder engine had gobs of torque, but the Turbo S was extremely expensive to match its speed, and consumers just didn't see the vision.

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target - Al Jazeera

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target Al Jazeera Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July CNBC Consumers pulled back on spending in July in the face of continuing price pressures CNN Key inflation gauge remains elevated du

Apple price hikes continue as Mac mini with 16GB RAM and 256GB is now $899 — 1TB storage option adds $500 to entry-level headless system

The AI-apocalypse is upon us , and regular consumers are paying that price in a big way . Apple went on a price-hiking spree in late June , leaving only iPhones and AirPods untouched. The bulk of Apple’s computing devices saw price increases ranging from a few hundred bucks to $1

Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035, analysis finds

By 2035, U.S. consumers will spend up to $30 billion a year more on electricity, with household bills increasing by up to 25% in some parts of the country.

'Buy now, pay later' may reshape retail prices, inventory, research finds

"Buy now, pay later" plans—which allow consumers to split purchases into a handful of interest-free installments—have become a common way for Americans to pay for everything from furniture to groceries. New research from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis

U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage

As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.

Netflix, Disney+ & Amazon Rein In Price Rises As Customers Near Financial “Limits” – Ampere

Streamer price hikes are taking consumers nearer to the limit of what they’re willing to spend, according to Ampere Analysis. As such, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video owner Amazon have been reducing the size of average price increases from 24% per subscription in 2023/24 to 14%

Genesis G70 Could Lose Its Best Engine For 2027

The twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 appears primed for an exit, leaving just one choice for consumers

Pence: ‘Last thing’ US economy needs is trade war with Canada

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday the trade war between the U.S. and Canada could damage the American economy. “American businesses and American consumers pay American tariffs, and I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is