Australian Consumer Pessimism Stretches Into 2024

[ad_1] SYDNEY—The extreme level of consumer pessimism in Australia has continued into 2024 with the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute reading on sentiment falling in January despite a slide in concerns…

NFIB Report Reveals Small Business Owners’ Pessimism Persists

[ad_1] The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has disclosed that the sentiment among small business owners remains low, reflecting ongoing economic challenges. The Small Business Optimism Index, which decreased…

VW CFO Says Pessimism on Germany’s Economy Is Overblown

[ad_1] Germany’s subdued performance is less concerning than the general mood in Europe’s largest economy suggests, according to the region’s biggest carmaker Volkswagen AG. “The mood is worse than the…

Is economic pessimism in Germany finally improving?

[ad_1] German investors are more hopeful than expected as analysts predict a continued decline in inflation. ADVERTISEMENT Economic sentiment in Germany rose from -1.1 points in mid-October to 9.8 points…

DBS chief says China pessimism not ‘overdone’ but upbeat about India prospects

[ad_1] [1/2]DBS CEO Piyush Gupta speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in Singapore September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Mindy Tan Acquire Licensing Rights SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) – DBS Group (DBSM.SI) Chief…

Biden in a Race to Reverse Voters’ Pessimism About Economy

[ad_1] The president has a limited number of months before the election to turn around perceptions about his ability to steer the U.S. economy out of the aftermath of the…

For businesses, a dash of pessimism is the key to resilience

[ad_1] T he UK government has released its yearly budget. In his speech on March 15, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt sounded sensible, but some have drawn attention to a blind…