Annapolis Police Chief Faces “No Confidence” Vote from Union
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400, representing Annapolis Police Department personnel, announced a vote of “no confidence” in Police Chief Ed Jackson and his command team,…
SHEFFIELD: Despite Rising Consumer Confidence, Biden’s Economy Still Can’t Hold A Candle To Trump’s
SHEFFIELD: Despite Rising Consumer Confidence, Biden’s Economy Still Can’t Hold A Candle To Trump’s Carrie Sheffield on September 27, 2022 Consumer confidence is still far below the record highs set under…
Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -28.8 in September
Sept 22 (Reuters) – Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 3.8 points in September from the August number, figures released on Thursday showed. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro…
Belgium records huge drop in consumer confidence index
(Reuters) – Belgian consumer confidence dropped dramatically in September, according to the data released on Thursday by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB). The consumer confidence index dropped by 16 points on…
European business group warns of loss of confidence in China
By Josh Horwitz SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A top European industry group warned on Wednesday that firms were losing confidence in China and that its standing as an investment destination was being eroded,…
German services sector stumbles as soaring inflation hits confidence – PMI
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s services sector contracted for a second month running in August as domestic demand came under pressure from soaring inflation and faltering confidence, a survey showed on Monday. S&P…
U.S. consumer confidence rises more than expected in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rebounded more than expected in August after three straight monthly declines, with vacation intentions rising to an eight-month high, a potential positive signal for consumer spending.…
Jackson Republican Club Votes No Confidence in Never Trumper Club President Porter
Former Jackson Republican Club President Todd Porter, who called supporters of President Donald Trump ‘bootlickers’ victim of no-confidence vote by his own club. JACKSON, NJ – After a tumultuous year that saw…
Inflation pressure hurts UK business confidence: Lloyds
LONDON – British business confidence fell this month to its lowest since March 2021 as companies worried about inflation, while pay pressures also increased, according to a survey on Friday. Lloyds Bank…
New Zealand business confidence slightly less gloomy
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – New Zealand business sentiment improved slightly in July but remained gloomy in the face of intense inflation pressures, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Thursday. The survey’s…
Italy business and consumer confidence morale fall in July as political instability returns
ROME, July 27 – Morale amongst Italian businesses and consumers fell in July, a month that marked the return of political instability to Italy with the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s…
Italian PM Draghi wins confidence vote, but three parties snub motion
ROME – Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi won a confidence motion in the upper house Senate on Wednesday, but three main coalition parties refused to take part in the vote, effectively torpedoing…
Q2 job confidence among Chinese households lowest since 2009 – central bank survey
BEIJING – A Chinese index of employment confidence dived in the second quarter to its lowest since the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday,…
U.S. consumer confidence index tumbles in June
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in June as worries about high inflation left consumers anticipating economic growth would weaken significantly in the second half of the year. The Conference Board…
Irish consumer confidence ticks up after four months of falls
DUBLIN – Irish consumer sentiment improved slightly in June after a rare four months of declines, a survey showed on Thursday, but the authors said it was unclear if the increase was…
Ukraine war, soaring costs shake Australia farmer confidence – survey
SYDNEY – Australian farmers’ confidence fell in the latest quarter, as rising production costs took some shine off high commodity prices and prospects of a bumper harvest, a survey showed on Tuesday.…
Japan May consumer confidence improves for 2nd month
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer confidence index rose in May for a second straight month, the government said on Tuesday, as households enjoyed the first restriction-free spring holiday season since before the COVID-19…
UK business confidence ticks higher in May – Lloyds Bank
LONDON – Sentiment among British businesses edged higher in May, except for consumer-facing companies that are most exposed to the growing cost-of-living crunch, a survey showed on Tuesday. The Lloyds Bank Business…
Biden has confidence in the FDA and its commissioner, White House says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden has confidence in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its commissioner Robert Califf, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday, when asked…
European executives’ confidence plunges on Ukraine crisis – survey
(Reuters) – The Russia-Ukraine crisis and soaring energy prices have nearly halved the confidence of European business leaders in the first half of the year and many corporations have passed on the…
Hungarian consumer confidence falls in May amid surging inflation
BUDAPEST – Hungarian consumer and business confidence worsened in May after an improvement in April, a survey by think tank GKI showed on Monday, as households turned gloomier about their financial prospects…
Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -21.1 in May
(Reuters) – Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.9 points in May from the April number, figures released on Friday showed. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer…
Berkshire Hathaway director Olson says Abel has the board’s total confidence
OMAHA, Neb. – One of Berkshire Hathaway’s longest-serving directors on Thursday gave a full-throated endorsement to Greg Abel as designated successor to Warren Buffett when the billionaire steps down. “He has the…
French consumer confidence weaker than expected in April
PARIS – French consumer confidence fell more than expected in April although households’ concerns about inflation in the coming month months eased, a monthly survey showed on Wednesday. The INSEE official statistics…
U.S. consumer confidence dips in April
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer confidence edged down in April, though households planned to buy automobiles and many appliances, which should help to underpin consumer spending in the second quarter. The Conference Board…
New Zealand business confidence worsens as COVID continues to impact
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON -New Zealand business confidence and demand worsened in the first quarter of this year due to the ongoing damage the COVID-19 outbreak is having on the economy, a…
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