First-class goods in second-tier cities as luxury goes local in China
Luxury spending in second-tier cities exceeding first-tier Middle-class looks to spend on luxury, save on living costs Gen…
Canadian housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 as December beats expectations
TORONTO, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Canadian housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 to 259,028 units as starts increased…
Exclusive: Samsung to double mobile devices powered by Google’s Gemini to 800 mln units this year
Item 1 of 3 TM Roh, co-CEO who oversees mobile phones, TVs and home appliances at Samsung Electronics,…
Chinese capital Beijing further eases home buying curbs
BEIJING, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Beijing’s municipal authorities further eased curbs on home purchases on Wednesday, lowering the…
UK housing demand seen recovering on clearer post-budget outlook
Budget clarity seen removing key obstacle for buyers Analysts see pent-up demand lifting spring sales HBF warns UK…
As AI reshapes shopping, US retailers try to change how they’re seen online
Retailers adapt strategies for AI-driven holiday shopping AI referrals small but expected to grow Retailers create AI-specific sites…
Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
Swiss government says US tariff rate to fall to 15% from 39% US trade chief Greer says Switzerland…
Australia’s home prices surge by most in over two years in October
SYDNEY, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Australian home prices jumped by the most in more than two years in…
Tariffs anxiety prompts US importers to place spring orders early
Item 1 of 2 A drone view shows a cargo ship at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals in Hong…
US firms grapple with economic divide as lower income struggles mount
Companies catering to low-income consumers face sales, profit challenges Credit markets shaken by bankruptcies of lenders to low-income…