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Perhaps more troubling than current sales is a loss in public confidence. A new survey from Consumer Reports indicates that while more Americans are willing to consider purchasing an American vehicle, they don't view American cars equally. While the number of new-car buyers willing to consider a Ford...
Political leaders might be the American faces that Indians see on the news, but just as important is the corporate face that they see in their business interactions with the United States. A prime example of this is the growing attraction of Indian consumers to American supermarkets. Consumers are now...
"Even though people have to fast during the day, Muslims tend to eat more - and better - when they can eat during Ramadan, which is why it is traditionally a period of peak consumer activity," explains Abbas Bendali, director of Solis Conseil. "Zakia's timing makes good sense because people tend...
The aim is to purge the asset markets of speculators, which is clearly working given the deflation of the stocks bubble in Shanghai. The danger is that policymakers may tighten too much, discouraging not only speculation but also business growth and consumer spending, which could precipitate a hard landing for...
A caveat: if you drive more miles than the lease allows, return the vehicle to the dealer in lousy shape or terminate the lease early, you could be on the hook for some heavy fees, which can dramatically add to a car's overall cost. That's one reason Consumer...