Investors are closely watching second quarter corporate results for signs economies are headed toward recession. But so far consumers are sending mixed signals. There is weakness seen in those that have been hit hardest by record fuel and food prices.
US consumer confidence fell for a third straight month in July amid persistent worries about higher inflation and rising interest rates. But softer consumer demand hit video gaming revenue at Xbox maker Microsoft, which posted a 7% drop in Xbox-related revenue and expects a further contraction this quarter.BUYING, BUT FOR HOW LONG?
McDonald’s which operates nearly 40 000 restaurants, said its global same-store sales jumped almost 10%, much better than the expectation for an increase of 6.5%. “Coke’s results are testament to its brand value because consumers are unwilling to trade down to other colas, despite increasing prices,” CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson said.Germany-based footwear maker Adidas AG cut its earnings target for the year due to a slow recovery for its business in China.
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40 % of food annually rotten on the shelves priced outside of food chain norms.
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