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Commentary: Days of supercheap fast food might be behind us amid inflationary pressures; fast-food chains could offer more promotions like five-dollar meals to lure customers, but they can't be a permanent menu item because they're unsustainable

Economist: Higher US tariffs on Chinese products will push up prices for American consumers, and can also be seen as a lost opportunity for the environment; lower prices for EVs, solar panels and batteries would have boosted their appeal to US consumers

Commentary: Home Depot's Q1 sales soften in 2024, but retailer remains formidable business; Americans are pulling back on large home remodeling projects, and current challenges are caused by period of churn in consumer economy, not by company missteps

UBS: India set to become world's third-largest consumer market by 2026, outpacing Germany by 2024 and Japan by 2026, driven by large population and rising middle class; India's household consumption rose to US$2.1T in 2023, almost double from past decade

Bank of America: McDonald's US$5 meal deal could win back inflation-weary customers if messaging is good; focus should be on national advertising rather than local approach, while increased visibility around value is necessary to retain customers

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