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Browsing Inflation

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Australia’s life satisfaction falls to record low

A sharp decline in national wellbeing is taking place across Australia, with new ANU poll data from Australian National University (ANU) revealing life satisfaction has fallen to a record low of 6.22 out of 10.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Stat: America enters its unretirement era

The dream of retirement is slipping out of reach as rising living costs push older Americans back into the workforce.

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Retail

Stat: Gift cards become inflation-era solution for festive shoppers

As inflation continues to put pressure on spending, gift cards are set to dominate this year’s festive period in the US. According to Blackhawk Network’s 2025 holiday forecast, they will account for 39% of total budgets – up by 12% from 2024. The change reflects mounting cost concerns, with 72% of consumers citing inflation as a top worry.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Global worries increase as crime rises, but Canadian optimism at…

The latest Ipsos What Worries the World survey, spanning 30 countries, reveals a shifting global mood, but Canadians are showing signs of renewed optimism.

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Retail

Stat: Consumer confidence is on the rise in the US

Consumer confidence in the US partially recovered in May after five consecutive months of decline, according to The Conference Board.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: American Gen Z are more optimistic about finances than their elders

Young people are surprisingly optimistic about their personal finances, reveals new data from the NBC News Stay Tuned Poll, powered by SurveyMonkey.

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Travel & Hospitality

Stat: Gen Z are being priced out of the nightlife economy

Rising costs and safety concerns are keeping young people out of the UK’s nightlife scene, according to a new report from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

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Diverging Demographics

Women less confident in Bank of England amid inflation pressures

New research from the University of Oxford reveals that women trust the Bank of England (BoE) less than men and feel more financially squeezed by inflation, highlighting a challenge for policymakers looking to restore public confidence.

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Retail

Pizza Hut turns to budget dining in China as economy slows

In a bid to adapt to a sluggish economy in China, fast food giant Pizza Hut is turning to budget dining with new Pizza Hut Wow concept stores that offer smaller portions at lower prices.