British shoppers defied economic gloom with a strong spending surge in May, far exceeding analyst forecasts in a week of thin European trading.
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India Retail Lending Boom Raises Consumer Spending Sustainability Questions Says RBI
Economists flagged that the rapid rise in Indian household debt to 41.3 percent of GDP raises questions about whether consumer spending can continue driving economic growth.
US Retail Sales Rose 0.9% in May — Beating Expectations Ahead of Fed Meeting
May retail sales data exceeded forecasts, rising 0.9% month-on-month and signalling consumer resilience ahead of a critical FOMC meeting.
SpaceX IPO Leaves Retail Investors With Too Few Shares and a Tough Decision
With only 13.1 billion shares and massive institutional demand retail investors face a severe supply squeeze after SpaceX’s historic public offering.
SpaceX IPO: What Retail Investors Need to Know Before Buying In
Analysis of SpaceX’s historic debut and whether ordinary investors should chase the stock after its 19% first-day pop.
Retail Investors Allocated 30 Percent of SpaceX IPO in Unprecedented Consumer Offering
A significant 30 percent retail allocation in the SpaceX IPO made June 11 one of the most-watched financial events for retail investors in 2026.
Electronics Mart India Posts 15% Revenue Growth in Q4 FY26
Electronics Mart India reported a 15% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue to Rs 1913 crore for Q4 FY26 driven by strong consumer electronics demand.
Thai Chuay Thai Plus Subsidy Programme Begins Registration Targeting 30 Million Participants
Thailand’s co-payment retail scheme is expected to boost retail food and beverage and finance sector spending.
Walmart Issues Worse-Than-Expected Earnings Outlook as High Gas Prices Hurt Shoppers
The retail giant’s shares fell after it disclosed a weaker full-year profit forecast due to rising fuel costs linked to the Iran war
Walmart Plans Price Cuts Using Tariff Refunds as Skittish Shoppers Seek Deals
The retailer said it would use money from tariff refunds to cut prices and retain cautious consumers