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US small business confidence edged lower in Q4 2025, with the MetLife–US Chamber of Commerce Index slipping to 68.4 amid inflation and workforce pressures. Despite the dip, sentiment stayed above early-2025 levels. The holiday season gained importance, with most firms planning promotions, extended hours and seasonal hiring, even as inflation drives price hikes and weighs on re...
Australia’s business conditions eased in November, according to the NAB. Index slipped to +7 as trading and profitability weakened. However, conditions remain near long-run averages, signalling gradual recovery. Q3 data showed domestic demand up 1.2 per cent, supported by stronger consumer spending and a rebound in investment. Capacity utilisation rose and inflation pressures...
A survey of 170 US online retailers found 54 per cent have made major changes due to tariffs. Nearly 40 per cent raised prices, 29 per cent switched suppliers, and 19 per cent cut product ranges, with most price hikes between 5–10 per cent. Faced with rising costs, retailers plan to pass increases to customers through higher prices, shipping fees, or fewer discounts.
US default fears represent a low-probability but high-impact threat to global fashion supply chains tied to dollar liquidity. With about 97 per cent of US apparel imported, any Treasury payment disruption could hit demand and trade finance. Asian sourcing hubs may face tighter credit, payment delays and pricing volatility, triggering order freezes and margin pressure.
The British Chambers of Commerce has upgraded its UK growth forecast for 2025 from 1.3 per cent to 1.4 per cent. However, for the next two years, it sees no major improvement in the economic outlook. Growth is expected to be 1.2 per cent in 2026 and 1.5 per cent in 2027, and business investment is projected to be weak in these two years. Exports are expected to remain weak in...
