Euro Area to See Consumer Pickup But Risks Are High, EU Says
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe euro area’s economic growth will pick up as obstacles to consumption and investment fade away, though geopolitics poses an increasing threat,…
Study deems California Prop. 65 warning labels effective
For nearly 40 years, a controversial California law has required companies to place warning labels on their products alerting consumers to the potential health threats…
‘Wicked’ dolls include link to porn site. Mattel apologizes
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an…
Column: Newsom administration’s confounding actions on gas prices
SACRAMENTO — The Newsom administration is in conflict with itself on gasoline pricing, speaking from both sides of its mouth.Is it trying to hold down prices…
Consumer inflation rose 0.2% in September, more than analyts’ expectiations
Consumer Price Index inflation slowed in September, rising 0.2%, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis it…
Opinion: Where both presidential candidates’ tax promises go wrong
Voters are understandably perplexed by Kamala Harris’ economic agenda, on which her campaign has offered little substance and little more than a string of vague…
California Assembly passes bills to tackle gas price spikes
The California Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing sudden gas price increases, action inspired by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political battle with the oil…
As pay TV revenues diminish, CNN puts a paywall on its website
CNN has long had one of the most visited news websites in the world. Starting Tuesday, users are going to have to pay for it.The…
New law makes canceling subscriptions a snap in California
Music on demand. Television programs. Mobile phone service. Professional sports telecasts. Audiobooks. News. Videogames. Computer software.A growing number of products and services are being sold…
Australia’s consumer watchdog sues country’s two largest supermarkets over ‘illusory’ discounts
A person walks outside a Coles supermarket in Melbourne, Australia, on September 23. Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles for…
Disney blackout on DirecTV frustrates fans before ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’
Millions of DirecTV customers could miss ESPN’s kickoff of “Monday Night Football” — a highly anticipated game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York…
U.S. releases jobs report for August, key data for Fed and candidates
WASHINGTON — Job growth picked up in August from the sluggish pace of hiring the previous month, providing a bit of relief after sharp declines earlier…
Yelp versus Google: Antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco
San Francisco — For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed its own products above competitors in Google search results.Yelp…
California tries again to ban plastic grocery bags
Roughly 10 years after California tried and failed to ban plastic bags at grocery stores, state lawmakers have passed a law that they say will…
How Does the Future of Consumer Goods in Europe Look Like?
An aging population, single living, and value consumption are three significant trends in the ‘new European consumer landscape’ according to Euromonitor International. Hence, it is…
Venu Sports, the Disney-Fox-Warner Bros. streaming service, blocked by judge
Venu — the planned sports streaming service from Walt Disney Co., Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery — was dealt a significant setback Friday when…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule requring paycheck advance cost disclosures
A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule would treat paycheck advance "earned wage" products as consumer loans, subject to the Truth In Lending Act's…
June was a record-setting month for streaming, Nielsen says
School’s out and streaming is in.Streaming platforms accounted for a record 40.3% of all TV usage in June, according to Nielsen data. That’s the largest…
Hate hidden hotel fees? In California, they’re about to be illegal
If you’re making travel plans for summer or fall, brace yourself for a jump in some advertised prices — which is, believe it or not,…
The White House wants to remove medical debt from credit scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports, a ban that would prevent lenders from considering…