Consumers have been on a spending spree, but economists are beginning to question the long-term viability of this trend. The most recent data on personal consumption expenditures has raised concerns among some experts, who view the current situation as "unsustainable." The primary cause for alarm is the decline in the share of disposable income that people are able to … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Sustaining Consumer Spending
Spain’s Inflation Continues to Rise as Electricity Prices Soar
Consumer prices in Spain saw a fourth consecutive monthly increase in October, driven by surging electricity prices. However, core inflation, which excludes energy and some food prices, continued to ease. According to data released by the Spanish statistics office INE on Monday, consumer prices rose by 3.5% compared to the same month last year, surpassing September's 3.2% … [Read more...] about Spain’s Inflation Continues to Rise as Electricity Prices Soar
Glencore’s Third Quarter Production Report
In the third quarter, Glencore, the Anglo-Swiss commodity miner, experienced a decline in production across all metals, except for gold and coal. Notably, nickel and ferrochrome saw double-digit drops. However, the company stated that its output of key metals, including copper, coal, and zinc, remained in line with expectations. Let's take a closer look at the … [Read more...] about Glencore’s Third Quarter Production Report
D4T4 Solutions Expects Positive Half-Year Results
D4T4 Solutions, an AIM-listed data company, has announced that it anticipates a swing to adjusted pretax profit for the first half-year. This improvement is attributed to the growth of its sales pipeline and delayed revenue from contracts signed in the previous year. According to the company, the adjusted pretax profit for the half-year ending September 30 is projected to be … [Read more...] about D4T4 Solutions Expects Positive Half-Year Results
Air Canada Updates Fourth Quarter Capacity and Full Year Forecast
Air Canada has announced that it is expecting higher capacity in the fourth quarter compared to the prior-year period. However, the airline has adjusted its forecast for the full year, citing higher costs. Fourth Quarter Capacity Increase Air Canada plans to increase its available seat miles (ASM) by approximately 10% in the fourth quarter. ASM is a measure of an airline's … [Read more...] about Air Canada Updates Fourth Quarter Capacity and Full Year Forecast
