Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more
Wednesday 01 April 2026 2:24 pm | Updated: Wednesday 01 April 2026 6:32 pm Executives say the government’s tax policies create an unnecessary burden Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets met with Chancellor Rachel Reeves on emergency cost of health talks on Wednesday, amid warnings that food prices could rise to double figures … Read more
Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN) ยท JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES North AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Automakers are expected to report weaker first-quarter sales in the U.S. as war in the Middle East clouded the industry’s outlook compared to last year’s extraordinary strength. The … Read more
Home movies are on the rise. Redfin reports that nearly 45,000 homes that were taken off the market last year were relisted in January – the highest number of January relistings since 2016. If you’re thinking about relisting your home, consider these six tips to ensure you secure a successful home sale. It is important … Read more
Richard Donnell The UK housing market is maintaining a steady sales performance despite uncertainty over events in the Middle East, Zoopla’s latest House Price Index shows. The higher mortgage rates associated with these conflicts affect consumer demand. As transactions continue, the market is increasingly dependent on a small group of willing buyers, as some families … Read more