Screen time has little impact on social skills of children -- study
Screen time has little impact on social skills of children, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Sociology.
Findings suggest that screen...
New data shows personal income, savings increased amidst the pandemic
New economic and banking data shows personal income and savings increased amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Analysts attribute this to the stimulus from the federal...
Visa traces higher consumer spending in May as the economy recovers
Visa traces higher consumer spending in May as the economy recovers. This observation came after total US payments volume fell at a slower pace.
Visa’s...
What consumers are concerned about as coronavirus pandemic persists
What consumers are concerned about as coronavirus pandemic persists has changed, based on the latest Global State of the Consumer Tracker by Deloitte.
While consumers...
Retail sales in US may fall by 12.3% amidst coronavirus lockdowns
Retail sales in US may fall by 12.3% in April as coronavirus lockdowns are not yet fully lifted. Americans are reducing their spending on...
Companies currently thriving amid the coronavirus pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted businesses globally, there are some companies that actually thrived during this challenging time.
Below are some of the...
Economic recovery depends on the level of consumer fear, economists say
Economic recovery depends on the level of consumer fear, according to economists as the services sector leads the recession the US is experiencing.
They believe...
Global smartphone shipments in Q1 2020 fell by 11.7%
Global smartphone shipments fell by 11.7% in the first quarter of 2020. This is the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, which slowed down demand.
The...
Coronavirus updates: tips for grocery shopping according to experts
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge worldwide, experts share practical coronavirus tips for grocery shopping to avoid contracting the disease and help flatten the...
UK home electricity use during day surges due to work from home
An analysis by UK energy companies has revealed that home electricity use has increased during the day as people work from home due to...
