#economic-uncertainty

#economic-uncertainty

LVMH's fashion and leather goods sales dropped 9 percent in Q2, deepening from a previous 5 percent decline, highlighting weaknesses reflected in organic sales.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has declined to 97.15, its lowest point since July 7, influenced by various political, monetary, and trade developments.

Manhattan saw a 15% rise in foreclosure filings, with 8 defaults in the upscale 10022 ZIP code. This indicates economic uncertainty even in wealthy neighborhoods.

Frasers Group anticipates adjusted pre-tax profits between £550 million and £600 million for the new financial year, reflecting little to no profit growth due to economic uncertainty and potential tax rises.

"Generation X has emerged as the biggest spenders for Christmas 2025, with 25% expecting to spend £500 or more, surpassing millennials and baby boomers."

"What we are witnessing here might highlight US PC demand slowing down in anticipation of the import tariffs looming deadline."

"It's not just people being cranky in the office, and the guy that you avoid because he's never got anything positive to say. Uncertainty and stress has a link to productivity impairment, [and] we saw a 70% higher productivity impairment among those that are stressed out by uncertainty."

"The world ahead is more uncertain, and that uncertainty is likely to make inflation more volatile," ECB President Christine Lagarde said Monday in a speech opening the central bank's annual conference in Sintra, Portugal. "It's pretty basic but that's the reality."

The average capital requirement in the nation's 100 top-grossing firms was 23% of compensation that year.

HR is under increased scrutiny to demonstrate ROI [return on investment], as organizations navigate economic uncertainty, evolving talent needs, and AI change management challenges. CHROs are making a pivotal shift to develop talent capabilities within.

"Cutting is not a strategy. Businesses recovering fastest during downturns are those that lean into their go-to-market strategy and focus on reallocating resources effectively."

In developing countries, economic survival and resource access are prioritized, with armed conflict and access to food and water cited as the most pressing concerns.

Geopolitical factors can deter collectors from spending, yet Art Basel's preview day showed surprising sales for major dealers, indicating the art market's resilience.

Road trips also offer a degree of certainty - you won't find yourself abroad as tariffs or border policies change, or the latest flight chaos strikes.

Super Micro Computer Inc., despite being a target for short sellers, is considered to have significant growth potential driven by the explosive demand in the IT services industry.

The recovery in May 2025 highlights a significant shift in investor interest towards more agile and opportunistic hedge fund strategies amid ongoing geopolitical risks.

Bulgaria's rose oil industry is facing challenges as cold weather damages rose buds and yields drop, raising concerns about exports amid potential US tariffs.

"the world has never faced anything like the challenges we face today."

In order for anybody to kind of keep making the payments, you need to have an income, you need to have good employment. When there's economic uncertainty, that does create a few impacts.

The company had already paused its highly anticipated IPO in the US last month, which once valued it at over $15 billion.

Jick said that the restaurant's lease was up, and he decided now was not the time to renew it due to economic uncertainty.

A federal budget is one of the most significant legislative pieces a government can put forward. It provides an update on the nation's coffers and outlines spending priorities.