The uneven global economy: what it means for your next online purchase
The IMF's July 2026 outlook projects global growth of 3.0% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027. It also describes an uneven picture, with energy pressures…
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Rising electricity demand: the overlooked cost in retail planning
The IEA's Electricity 2026 report describes growing power demand from industry, transport, buildings and data centres. A global demand trend…
Why revenue, margin and profit should sit in separate columns
Three numbers can describe the same sale without meaning the same thing. Revenue records the sale amount. Margin compares that amount with…
Read an economic forecast without treating it as a shopping signal
The IMF's July 2026 update identifies both war-related risks and the influence of technology demand. Forecasts bring assumptions together; they…