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Gen Z Slashes Holiday Budgets, Retailers Worry

Young shoppers in the US are tightening budgets, cutting holiday spending by 34% due to economic pressures like student loans and high rents. Discover how retailers are adapting.

Ikea Plans 4-5 New Indian Stores Annually

Swedish furniture giant Ikea announces aggressive India expansion with 4-5 new stores yearly. CEO Patrik Antoni reveals strategies behind growth in competitive home furnishing market.

US Retail Sales Growth Slows to 0.2% in September

US retail sales grew slower than expected in September at 0.2% as consumers faced persistent high prices. Producer prices rose 0.3%, driven by energy and food costs. Read the full analysis.

Telangana Debit Card Spending Grows 19%, Ranks 2nd

Telangana records 19% debit card growth, becoming India's second fastest-growing state. Car sales surge 29% as GST rationalization boosts consumer confidence. Explore the digital payment revolution.

US Economy's AI Dependency Risks Recession

The US economy now heavily relies on AI investment from tech giants. Without this spending, GDP growth would halve, raising recession risks. Explore the implications.

US Holiday Shopping Defies Economic Concerns

American consumers are spending strongly at Walmart, Gap and TJ Maxx despite tariff pressures. Holiday sales expected to grow 3.7-4.2% to over $1 trillion. Read the full analysis.

Tier II & III Cities Drive India's Retail Growth

India's retail landscape is shifting as Tier II and III cities account for 60% of new store openings. Discover how smaller cities are transforming retail growth patterns across the nation.

Gates Foundation Sells 65% Microsoft Stake in Q3 2025

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust executed dramatic portfolio changes, selling 17M Microsoft shares and reducing total holdings from 25 to 23. Discover the strategic reasons behind this massive shift.

Target cuts 2025 profit forecast, shares fall

Target Corporation reduces 2025 earnings forecast amid restructuring and soft demand. Retailer plans $5 billion capital spending boost while shares decline 2% in early trading.

Election Promises Push Indian States to Fiscal Brink

Indian states face severe fiscal strain as election welfare spending surges, with Bihar's schemes costing 4% of GDP. Capital expenditure lags while deficits rise across poll-bound states. Read analysis.

Trump's Foreign Policy Reshapes Global Security

President Trump's vision for US foreign policy emphasizes burden-sharing with allies while reducing American global security commitments. Explore the implications for global stability and economic impacts.

Buffett's Berkshire Invests $4.93B in Alphabet

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals $4.93 billion stake in Alphabet, marking a significant tech bet amid AI overspending concerns. Discover what this means for investors.

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