Opinion

Inflation may soon peak in the grocery aisle

It's been one step forward, two steps back on inflation lately. While there are signs of easing on both sides of the Atlantic, it remains stubbornly high, indicating that the path to stable prices may not be straightforward.Yet we can take some comfort in the unlikeliest of places — the gr...

Opinion

The consumer economy is starting to crack under inflation

Shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are under intense pressure from inflation.So far, sales of everything from luxury goods to laundry detergent have been better than expected. But cracks are already emerging in demand — and these are set to intensify as winter draws in.There’s no esc...

Opinion

The UK energy crisis won’t steal Christmas

With energy prices soaring, few houses will be fully illuminated during the festive season. Don’t expect glowing reindeers on lawns or Santas on rooftops. Up and down the country, these holiday features will likely be absent this year.But don’t think Christmas trees will be totally strip...

Opinion

Christmas is coming, with or without omicron

Prepare for omichristmas. Even amid concern about the new variant and increased restrictions, many consumers will still pull out all the stops to make up for 2020.Not everyone is on board, of course. In the U.K., even before Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to trigger his so-called &ldq...