New York Fed Report: Trump's tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to consumer goods inflation by February 2026. Without the tariffs, prices of goods would have fallen. New Canadian tariffs are expected to put additional upward pressure on prices.
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Higher prices, simpler menus, and fewer customers: In year five of the war, Russia's restaurants and bars are finally struggling to survive Mid-range venues have been hit the hardest by the shrinking of the country's middle class.
Gasoline-only cars have dropped below fifty percent of global sales for the first time. That second-derivative downturn has been clear for a while now, but this feels like an important milestone. autoevolution.com/news/gasolin…
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is launching a voluntary exit scheme for all staff. The news comes following a series of strikes organized by staff in two unions: Prospect and Public and Commercial Services (PCS). www.artforum.com/news/v-and-a...
Our Report Card on La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). CDPQ is distinctive among the Maple 8 pension funds, with a dual mandate to “generate optimal returns for depositors while contributing to Québec’s economic development.” Read here: canadianshieldinstitute.ca/reports/mapl...
'A number of factors are cited for the overhang in California and other US wine regions, including people cutting down on alcohol, side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and inflation. 'Whatever the reason, this is “probably one of the best times I’ve seen in my near 30-year history in the industry for the consumer,” said Peter Baedeker, owner of Baedeker Wine, a Santa Barbara, California-based consulting firm.' California wine glut sends premium bottles to Costco, Aldi and Kroger at bargain prices By Judy Lagrou Los Angeles Times latimes.com/business/story/202… #WineGlut #SupplyAndDemand #California
Reminder that industrial "accidents" are typically not accidents at all. They are probability outcomes of capital pursuing profit over health and safety. "A man is dead after an industrial accident in Brampton on Wednesday." ca.news.yahoo.com/man-dead-ind...
New research on migrant labour in Canada’s trucking industry highlights how the pressure to move goods quickly, at low cost, shapes drivers’ working conditions. Emile Baril and Juliana Tinoco Samperdro dive into the realities for @theconversation.com. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Malaysia tables Budget 2027 on October 9, and the headline tax numbers will be the least important part of it. A 15% global minimum tax has already neutered the holiday race — so investors are pricing grid queues, serviced land and engineers long before they price a tax rate. #Industry #Economy #Malaysia #Vietnam seaweekly.com/ecb0663ea3
The S&P 500 hit a new all time high yesterday on the strength of big tech. Yet, 83% of S&P 500 members are more than 10% below their 52-week highs and 42% are down more than 20%, even while the index itself is hitting new highs. Nearly 40% Sp500's value is concentrated now in just ten companies. #sp500 #investing #bigtech
US consumer credit rose just $8.3 billion in August, well below expectations, while credit card balances declined. My take is that resilient spending doesn't necessarily mean consumers are comfortable taking on more debt. How households finance purchases matters too. #econsky lnkd.in/p/ga8Azs9a
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has confirmed that the Customer Service Assistant 2 (CSA2) Full Time position is anticipated to be advertised next week. Responding to a Freedom of Information request published on 07 October 2026, TfL addressed enquiries regarding the recruitment schedule following the earlier release of CSA1 Night Tube roles. The transport authority noted that candidate applications for the full-time CSA2 positions will be opened shortly, with prospective applicants advised to submit their forms promptly once the advert goes live due to expected high demand. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare…
Japan iDeCo Reform 2026-2027: Contribution Limits Rise, Age Cap Extends to 70 Japan is raising iDeCo contribution limits across the board and extending the maximum enrollment age from under-65 to under-70, with the first change already live and the rest landing January 2027. Here's what it means for foreign residents building a retirement cushion in Japan.... tokyointernationalmeetup.com/j…
The RBA isn't trying to stop inflation. So don't expect prices to fall The Reserve Bank doesn't want consumer prices to come down, but to rise more slowly. It's a… ABC News · Tasmania abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/the… #News #Tasmania
Home Depot launched Path to Pro Skills Explorers, a free trades program for kids ages 11 to 17. The goal: 15 million introductions to the skilled trades by 2032, as BLS projects 4.1 million trade job openings this decade.
BREAKING. The groceries market has rebounded with 7% growth over the last quarter. Investors and analysts alike are celebrating a return to confidence in the market. The news is causing concern for some meal consumers with a family of three claiming they could be forced into a smaller breakfast.
Amazon Package Drivers Rev Up Organizing to Become Direct Employees labornotes.org/2026/10/amazon-…
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"Live UK petrol prices to be shown on Google Maps for first time" Uh-oh..Shell's in trouble... www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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