KXI News and Press, iShares Global Consumer Staples From 10/27/23

2023-10-27 02:28:00 ET Summary The average discount for Halloween costumes and accessories is 16%. This is also above last year’s 12% and back to pre-pandemic levels. Those chocolates in the trick or treat bags may be costing more. The main chocolate ingredient, cocoa, saw ...

2023-10-25 03:30:00 ET Summary What should consumers and investors expect in the fast-approaching season of spending? The holiday selling season represents around 25% of annual retail sales and has always been an important catalyst for investors. It's helpful for investors to ...

2023-10-18 04:35:00 ET Summary Consumers went on another buying binge at retailers, fired up by the biggest income increases in decades. Total retail sales jumped 0.7% in September, after the upwardly revised 0.8% jump in August and the 0.6% jump in July. Compared to a year ago, r...

2023-10-17 11:12:00 ET Summary We saw a robust US retail sales report for September plus upward revisions to August's report. This reinforces the view that the US economy likely expanded at a 4% annualised rate in Q3. Headwinds are set to intensify, but for now the US consumer...

2023-09-29 03:45:00 ET Summary Supply chain activity has largely returned to normal, although uncertainties remain around corporate strategy, global trade policy, and environmental measures. Lower consumer demand is evident in US seaborne imports of consumer goods that have fallen...

2023-09-29 02:25:00 ET Summary Massively inflated during the pandemic, corporate profits are still not normalizing, and bode well for future investments and economic growth. Corporate profits rose 1.3% from the prior quarter and 6.2% year-over-year, to a seasonally adjusted annual...

2023-09-11 20:25:00 ET Summary Resilient consumer spending has been a pillar of the US economy. While activity may soften, we think the consumer will help the coming slowdown stay mild. Household expenditures account for more than two-thirds of US gross domestic product, making co...

2023-09-06 23:30:00 ET Summary The primary reason why sentiment might be low is because sentiment tends to lag. If you review past recessions sentiment will always decline during a recession. Real wages tricked us on the upside, then depressed us on the downside. Real wages su...

2023-08-30 14:09:00 ET Summary Some consumer discretionary stocks have performed better than others. Luxury, homebuilding, and travel have been a bright spots. Discounters may begin to do better as consumers seek deals. With a potential recession ahead, what's the ou...

2023-08-30 02:20:00 ET Summary Retailers are preparing for Halloween sales earlier than ever, in part due to concerns about a downturn in consumer spending. At least two large retailers have had Halloween merchandise available since July. We see clear signs of premeditated dec...