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S&P Upgrades UK GDP Growth Forecast on Strong Consumer Spending and ServicesEconomy

S&P Upgrades UK GDP Growth Forecast on Strong Consumer Spending and Services

S&P Global Ratings has raised its UK GDP growth forecast to 1.3 per cent, driven by resilient consumer spending and services despite regional conflicts and domestic fiscal pressures.

The National|October 10, 2026
Walmart Shares Plunge as US Consumer Spending Retreats Amid Rising CostsEconomy

Walmart Shares Plunge as US Consumer Spending Retreats Amid Rising Costs

Walmart shares dropped sharply after reporting its slowest quarterly sales growth in six years, as rising petrol prices and inflation cause US consumers to pull back on spending.

Al Jazeera English|August 21, 2026|1