I'll pass on the $5 latte - I brewed my own
As the global economic meltdown takes a firmer hold in Canada, many consumers are starting to look for ways to trim their expenses and pare down spending in preparation for what some fear could turn into a years-long financial slump.
German consumers keep cool amid turmoil
German consumers have shown a comparatively level-headed reaction to ongoing financial turmoil, with a key confidence index compiled by the GfK institute stabilising 'at a low level'.
Poor outlook for holiday sales = low US consumer confidence
A series of bleak reports on the holiday sales outlook yesterday underlined the shocked state of US consumer confidence - even as Lee Scott, Wal-Mart's chief executive, took some comfort from the recent sharp fall in fuel prices.
Survey: Gas prices fall nearly 53 cents in 2 weeks
A national survey shows gas prices continue to decline, tumbling nearly 53 cents a gallon in the last two weeks.
GDP Probably Contracted as Spending Fell: US Economy Preview
The U.S. economy shrank last quarter for the second time in a year as consumers and companies pulled back, reports this week may show.Gross domestic product contracted at a 0.5 percent annual rate from July to September, the biggest drop since
Australia's Economy to Slow Through 2009
Australia's 17-year economic expansion will continue to slow in 2009 as a slump in consumer spending worsens amid the threat of a global recession, research company Access Economics said.
Canadian consumer prices rise 3.4 percent year-over-year
Canadian consumer prices rose 3.4% in the 12 months to September, due largely to higher energy and food prices according to data released by Stats Canada Friday morning. This was a slightly slower pace than August's 3.5% increase, when the pace o
Canada CPI continued growing at a fast pace in September
Consumer prices have continued growing at a strong pace on high energy and food prices, according to figures released by Statistics Canada.
UK's food sales fall for first time in 20 years
Food sales have fallen for the first time in two decades after British shoppers cut back on their spending amid rising unemployment and slow income growth.The Office for National Statistics said sales volume for food stores dropped 0.1% in the
Amazon forecast spells consumer gloom for online retailing
Online retailers look set to endure their toughest Christmas for years after Amazon.com, the largest company in the sector, sharply lowered its fourth-quarter revenue targets on expectations of a poor festive season.
Job Seeking in an Unsettled Economy
Interview after interview, perfectly capable job candidates are being told they’ll get a phone call when business improves. Is it possible to land a job during a tight economic period?
Canada August retail sales drop 0.3 % on autos
Canadian retail sales in August dropped for the first time in six months, slipping by 0.3 percent from July on lower sales in the automotive sector, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.Market analysts had on average forecast a 0.2 percent fall


