US firms passing some cost hikes to consumers: Fed survey
Many US firms passed along “at least a portion of cost increases” to consumers in recent weeks, as businesses faced higher prices linked to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Federal…
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Coresight Survey: U.S. Back-to-school Sales Seen Growing 3.3 Percent
Amid all the economic uncertainty, political divisiveness and global conflicts, retailers have something to look forward to — a decent back-to-school season this year. At least that’s the…
Asian CFOs brace for downturn, but eye expansion: survey
More than eight in 10 Asian chief financial officers (CFOs) expect the global economy to worsen in the coming months – a markedly more pessimistic view than their peers elsewhere. Yet many…
Most U.S. Exhibition Execs Think Traditional Moviegoing Has Less Than 20 Years as ‘Viable Business Model,’ According to New Survey
More than 50% of exhibition executives polled in a new survey believe that the “traditional cinema experience” has less than 20 years remaining as a viable business model. The poll,…
Is a master’s degree worth it? A new survey of hiring managers casts doubt
Hiring managers aren’t convinced that master’s degree holders perform better than candidates with two years of work experience, but they are still willing to pay them more. That’s…
Is your job hurting your eyesight? Most employees say vision problems impact their productivity, new survey finds
The eyes might be the window to the soul, but how their overall health impacts our own souls is rarely discussed. VSP Vision Care, an eye insurance company, partnered with Workplace…
Most US manufacturers forecast layoffs at Vietnam operations with Trump tariffs: survey
MOST US manufacturers surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam said they would be likely forced to lay off workers if the Trump administration imposed tariffs on…
Opinion: Experts once thought highly of Biden's presidency. Here's how his legacy is likely to change
Our survey of presidential experts a year ago drew attention for ranking Joe Biden 14th among the presidents, ahead of such consequential chief executives as Woodrow Wilson and Ronald…
Trump expected to survey Los Angeles-area wildfire damage this week
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump probably will visit the Los Angeles area this week to view the wildfire damage, he said Saturday. The trip is expected to be his first outside the…
Geopolitical conflicts cloud Singapore fund managers’ outlook for 2025: Imas survey
SINGAPORE fund managers are anticipating an escalation in geopolitical conflicts, which will leave a material impact on the global economy and financial markets. As a result, most do not…
Asia-Pacific bankers expect their 2025 bonuses to jump 52.3%: survey
FINANCIAL service professionals in Asia-Pacific are one of the most optimistic about their bonuses in 2025, with expectations that it will go up by 52.3 per cent, according to an…
Singapore investors think AI investments boost companies’ productivity, profitability: PwC survey
SINGAPORE investors think technological advances will be the most significant driver of change for the businesses they invest in – ahead of factors such as government regulation,…
Old video falsely portrayed as showing deadly India mosque survey clashes in 2024
Deadly clashes erupted in November 2024 in India's Sambhal city in northern Uttar Pradesh state, sparked by a survey into whether a centuries-old mosque was built on a Hindu temple. But…
Americans reveal what keeps them awake at night
The battle for a good night's sleep is one that many Americans face daily. In an age of ever-growing stress and near-constant technological stimulation, it's no surprise that some of us…
Watch industry failing to make models women want: survey
THE watch industry is not producing and marketing enough models that women want to wear, a survey has found. Women are increasingly shunning timepieces that target their gender, yet too…
China new home prices grow slightly faster in Oct, private survey shows
BEIJING (Reuters) - Prices of new homes in China rose at a faster pace in October, traditionally a peak season for house hunting, a private survey showed on Friday, suggesting that recent…
Less than 33% of youth can search Net, transact online: NSO survey
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 10:36 PM IST Less than a third of those in the 15-29 age group can “search the internet; send or receive an email and perform an online…
Cash still king for Swiss businesses, central bank survey shows
CASH is still the most accepted payment method for Swiss businesses, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Wednesday (Oct 9), despite plans by some companies to reduce their acceptance of…
Economists bullish on India, cautious optimism for global recovery: Survey
Illustration: Binay Sinha 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 11:50 PM IST A majority of chief economists have shown a cautious optimism about the global economy with India's robust…
Most Gen Zs and millennials aim to retire early: survey
YOUNGER Singaporeans aim to retire early, with nearly three-quarters of millennials and Gen Zs aiming to stop working before they turn 60, indicated a report by Etiqa Insurance released on…
Survey offers hope for world's rarest maple tree
A population survey of the world's rarest maple tree offers hope for the endangered species, a conservationist has said. Dan Crowley, tree conservation manager at Westonbirt Arboretum in…
Survey shows extent of Spain's popularity among German tourists
While protests against mass tourism in Spain are growing, a recent survey highlights the popularity of the country, with just under two-thirds of all adults in Germany having already taken…
BOJ survey shows wage growth spreading among small, medium Japanese firms
TOKYO (Reuters) - Momentum to raise wages has been spreading among small and medium firms in Japan this year, reflecting labour shortages and efforts to help employees tackle an…