#economic-pressure

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E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

B&Q boss urges Reeves to end tax breaks that favour online Chinese rivals

Rachel Reeves should end the imports tax break favoring Chinese online competitors to assist British retailers.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

McDonald's made a Q2 comeback with the weirdest menu in years

McDonald's reported a 3.8% global same-store sales increase, reversing a decline driven by promotions targeting low-income customers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Malaysia's Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump's tariffs loom

Trade is becoming a weapon to pressure and isolate weaker countries.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Tech layoffs surge even as US unemployment remains stable

May saw significant layoffs in tech and federal sectors, driven by economic pressures and AI shifts, despite a steady unemployment rate.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

2 Southern States Lead the U.S. With the Highest Number of Foreclosures

April's foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually. While volumes remain below historical norms, the year-over-year increases may suggest that some homeowners are beginning to feel the effects of persistent economic pressures.
SF real estate
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can Donald Trump stop Iran's oil exports to China? DW 05/05/2025

The US faces challenges in curbing Iran's oil exports to China despite sanctions.
Wine
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

California winery behind Trader Joe's 'Two Buck Chuck' announces 146 layoffs

Bronco Wine Co. is undergoing a second wave of layoffs due to economic pressures in the wine industry.
Apple
fromDigiday
3 months ago

When it comes to ads, Apple isn't playing coy anymore

Apple is shifting from a passive to an active role in advertising.
The rebrand to 'Apple Ads' signifies a strategic move towards increased participation in the ad market.
Apple's advertising focus is partly driven by economic pressures and tariffs.
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