
Back-to-School Costs Surge as Inflation Hits Parents Globally
Rising inflation and tariffs strain parents worldwide as back-to-school expenses surge, impacting household budgets and spending trends.
News & Insights Across Asia
Rising inflation and tariffs strain parents worldwide as back-to-school expenses surge, impacting household budgets and spending trends.
China introduces interest subsidies for personal and business loans to boost domestic consumption, signaling a strategic push to invigorate economic growth.
China allocates third $9.6B bond batch to boost consumer goods trade-ins, with 300B yuan total planned for 2024 economic stimulus measures.
Shanghai’s summer consumption season drives nighttime economy growth and revitalizes commercial real estate, boosting regional economic recovery.
China’s consumer goods trade-in program drives $154B in sales, boosting domestic demand and retail growth, with over 109M home appliances sold this year.
China’s 618 Shopping Festival concludes with record-breaking sales, driven by extended promotions, surging home appliance demand, and increased global participation.
China’s retail sales surged 6.4% in May, driven by holiday spending and policy measures, signaling strong consumer confidence and economic resilience.
Recent surveys reveal U.S. consumers are cutting back on summer spending amid tariff-driven price hikes, with many anticipating a recession.
70% of U.S. consumers expect higher prices due to tariffs, with implications for Asian exporters and global supply chains as spending slows.
China reports 314 million domestic trips during May Day holiday, signaling strong consumer confidence and economic recovery in post-pandemic Asia.
China’s expanded instant tax refund policy spurs international tourist spending, boosting retail and cultural appeal across major cities.
Apollo Global Management warns U.S. tariffs are triggering stagflation risks, slowing trade with the Chinese mainland, and straining consumer confidence.
Chinese experts propose $14 trillion consumer stimulus and Hainan Free Trade Port upgrades to drive economic resilience and counter global protectionism.
China announces 300 billion yuan stimulus through special bonds to drive tech innovation and consumer spending, alongside economic reforms.
China’s new action plan targets tech upgrades, green industries, and rural markets to boost domestic consumption, aiming to sustain economic growth through consumer-driven strategies.
China unveils strategies to stabilize income expectations and drive consumer spending, aiming to make domestic demand the pillar of economic growth.
China’s new economic strategy prioritizes domestic consumer spending through wage reforms, social programs, and tourism incentives to drive sustainable growth.
CITIC Capital’s Zhang Yichen highlights consumer spending and financial reforms as key drivers for China’s long-term economic growth during the two sessions.
The Chinese mainland introduces new measures to boost domestic consumption and stabilize foreign investment for 2025, focusing on key growth sectors and enhancing foreign business support.
China’s State Council announces measures to boost domestic consumption and stabilize foreign investment by 2025, focusing on increasing incomes, expanding key sectors, and enhancing foreign enterprise support.