Business

Roughly 30% more companies made predictions that were rosier than analysts expected, according to a Bank of America analysis.

Price-sensitive shoppers are buying fewer or lower-quality items and retailers are offering discounts, according to the Beige Book.

It all depends on why they're doing it.

Deepfakes of foreigners have been cropping up more frequently on Chinese social media.

Consumers' inflation expectations are falling. But they say the high prices imposed by inflation are still eroding living standards.

A recent study for Stockholm's Chamber of Commerce found eight out of 10 businesses think it'll become more difficult to attract foreign talent, visitors and investors if the trend continues.

Listener Grant Cohoe says he's "not a fan of mint" and asks: "Why it is that mint is so ubiquitous in toothpaste, mouthwash and the like?"

Everyone loves a good deal.

Restaurant chains are following people who've left cities since the pandemic, but the expansion presents challenges.

The brewery says inflation and increased competition are both to blame. But also? We’re just drinking less beer.