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Retail sales exceed forecasts, underscoring solid 2024 economic growth

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Recent signs of vitality have prompted some economists to mark up growth forecasts, despite weakness in manufacturing and a hiring slowdown early in the summer.

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KFC names new CFO amid push to boost sales

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The finance leadership change comes as KFC struggles with dwindling traffic in a dicey economic environment.

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Weak retail sales, manufacturing signal cooling economy

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The Fed’s fight against inflation, while showing some recent signs of success, may dim prospects for economic growth.

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CFOs aim to expand budgets for sales, supply chain

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CFOs are preparing to bump up spending in sales, corporate IT and supply chain, but are keeping a close watch on economic conditions before shelling out new funding.

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Economic Growth Doesn’t Cause Inflation. Here’s Why

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Is economic growth inflationary? Many economic and political commentators think so. Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal , for example, writes that “easier financial conditions [loose monetary policy] stimulate spending and economic growth.” But what’s the balance between inflation (gP) and economic growth (gY)?

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Nail Your 2025 Forecast: 5 Ways to Align Sales and Budgeting

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Heading into 2025, accurate sales forecasting is more critical than ever. Economic uncertainties and rapid technological shifts make it essential to have a crystal-clear picture of your revenue pipeline. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead.

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Govt mulls lower levy for SEZs to boost sales: Piyush Goyal

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The plan is aimed at helping Covid-hit SEZs better utilise their idle capacities and improve sales. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said his ministry is in talks with the finance ministry to allow firms in the special economic zones (SEZs) to sell goods in the domestic market by paying just an “equalisation levy”.

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