For the third year running, Singapore ranked as the world's most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals, according to the latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report from Julius Baer Group.
The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose to $11.49 per pound, an 8% increase.
Charlet launched her car-sitting service on social media, inviting curious and often skeptical New Yorkers to reach out via her business number.
According to a recent assessment, tipping in U.S. restaurants remains steady at an average of 18.8%, with full-service establishments averaging 19.3% and fast-casual spots around 15.9-16%.
The lender's robust performance is particularly notable given the turbulent backdrop of rising business taxes, persistent global tariffs, and slower-than-expected base rate cuts.
The anticipated 'Trump bump' has ultimately given way to a 'Trump slump',” says Christine Bourron, the chief executive of Pi-eX. “Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement introduced significant geopolitical uncertainty, casting a shadow over the global economy and unsettling buyer confidence in the art market.
"This reversal has been so fast and so dramatic that even many of the youngest mission-driven companies now look like relics of a bygone era, while the environment that spawned them feels like little more than a dream."
The steep decline in manufacturing output reflects the challenges faced by the sector, including high energy costs and rising labour costs, with expectations of slowing decline ahead.
The UK tourism sector is currently facing a challenge not of over-tourism but of slower growth, despite a projected surge in visitor numbers this year.
The recent rise in unemployment among college graduates, reaching 6.1% for bachelor’s degree holders, underscores the need to prioritize job-ready skills over traditional education.
While renovation costs are rising, most homeowners continue to rely on savings (83%) as their primary funding source. Notably, the use of credit cards dropped by 5 percentage points to 13%, reflecting caution around borrowing amid interest rate concerns.