Inflation stories - Page 2
Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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inflation
Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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rpa
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risk & compliance
KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Thu, 15th May 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Cybercrime Report.
Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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cdp
Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.
WTW launches AI tool to enhance insurer performance
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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risk & compliance
WTW has launched Radar Vision, an AI-driven monitoring tool for insurers, aimed at enhancing business performance and growth in the insurance sector.
Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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hcm
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inflation
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financial management
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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social media
Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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ar, vr & metaverse
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transparency
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inflation
Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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data privacy
Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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leadership
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sales
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inflation
Service Leadership, Inc. re-launches its annual IT Compensation survey, providing insight into sector pay trends.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.
World Week Ahead: US jobs data, Yellen speaks
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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inflation
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employment
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bank of canada
The latest US jobs data will take centre stage this week as investors refocus on the state of the economy as they refine their bets on when the Federa.
World Week Ahead: Central bankers awaited
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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inflation
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energy sector
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industrial
A flurry of central bank meetings and the latest US jobs data will draw the focus of attention in the coming days, while the price of oil will also.