Food Prices Squeeze Poorest in Rich Countries
LONDON—Rampant food inflation is roiling the world’s least-developed nations. It is also hitting poor people in rich countries. Matsentralen Norge, a food-bank operator in oil-rich...
A Big Risk Hanging Over European Banks: Leveraged Loans
Europe’s banking regulator is growing antsy about a booming market for banks: loans that fuel riskier borrowers and the global deal-making machine. That corner of...
Brand Loyalty Takes a Hit From Inflation, Shortages
U.S. shoppers are buying what they can find—and afford. Well-known brand names and flashy ad campaigns are no longer enough to command U.S. consumers’ loyalty...
Grocery Stores Cut Hours, Services as Omicron Infects Workers
Some U.S. supermarkets are reducing hours and cutting services as Covid-19’s Omicron variant infects cashiers, baggers and stockers, deepening grocery chains’ staffing challenges. Across the...