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Buy later, pay later: Consumers postpone purchases amid high prices
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose slightly to 71.0 in September, following a nine-year low of 70.3 in August as consumers felt the impact of the delta variant and rising prices. … READ MORE >
Federal contractor vaccine mandate: Contracts, compliance and considerations
President Biden’s Sept. 9 executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractors introduced questions about logistics and compliance that contractors continue to try to answer. Here’s a closer look at key considerations. … READ MORE >
RSM Canada Financial Conditions Index remains solid as election approaches.
Our index is showing that the level of risk priced into financial assets has been consistently lower than normal. … READ MORE >
As the delta variant spread, worried consumers went online to do their shopping
The strong retail sales figures for August were not only a welcome surprise for retailers after months of decline, but they also showed the enduring impact of the pandemic as consumers relied less on human contact and increasingly shopped at home. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Strong back-to-school retail sales may signal positive holiday season
In what retailers hope is a preview of the holiday shopping season, retail sales from the critical back-to-school month of August increased by 0.7% on the month. … READ MORE >