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Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
India sees strong 12.6% growth in investment confidence in Q3 2025, highest among 32 economies: Report
New Delhi: Despite witnessing a slight drop of 1.4 per cent in business investment confidence, India maintained the highest year-on-year confidence growth among 32 economies surveyed in Q3 2025, with a robust 12.6 per cent rise, according to the D&B Global Business Investment Confidence Index of Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a data and analytics firm. According to the report, the Global Business Investment Confidence Index fell 13.1 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q/q) for Q3 2025, the third consecutive quarter of contraction. The drop in confidence is broad-based, with businesses reporting sharp declines in all five sub-indices, compared with Q2 2025, when only the amount of capital expenditure and the size of the workforce were expected to decline. The report highlights that nearly half of businesses (46.8 per cent) reported supply chain stability as very important to determining investments for Q3 2025, while tariff uncertainty was the lowest rated determining factor, similar to domestic interest rates. This aligns with the findings reported earlier in this report; the Global Supply Chain Continuity Index is the lowest of all our indices, at 99.9 for Q3. In the global scenario, the investment confidence fell more in advanced economies than in emerging economies. Even after excluding the U.S., which has the largest weight and fell 16.7 per cent q/q, confidence in advanced economies fell more than in emerging economies. France, Japan, Germany, and Spain recorded the largest falls in advanced economies, reversing improvements made in Q2. Among emerging economies, the largest q/q falls were recorded by the Russian Federation (-26.1 per cent), Brazil (-23.9 per cent), and South Africa (-20.7 per cent). The Central Bank of Brazil has aggressively increased the Selic rate by 425bps since last year, heavily dampening capital expenditure plans. The U.S. is South Africa's third-largest market for automobile exports, so businesses in South Africa are greatly exposed to 25 per cent tariffs. The manufacturing sector recorded a larger drop (-17.2 per cent) in investment confidence than the services sector (-10.8 per cent) for Q3 2025. The biggest declines were the manufacturers of capital goods (-33.1 per cent), food (-26.9 per cent), and automotives (-26.4 per cent). Of the manufacturing sub-sectors, the manufacturing of chemicals reported the smallest drop in confidence, of -14.8 per cent, albeit still a significant decline. This may reflect the exemptions to new U.S. tariffs, particularly those related to pharmaceutical products. Positively, for Q3 2025, businesses reported an expected capacity utilisation of 68.9 per cent for the services sector and 69.3 per cent for the manufacturing sector, the first q/q increase since Q1 2024, according to the report. "Though this is a positive signal for future capital expenditure, the level remains below the 2024 averages of 73.9% and 74.1% for services and manufacturing, respectively," the report added.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dave & Buster's Is Revving Up Business With New Hot Wheels Menu
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Dave & Buster's is driving new energy into its menu thanks to a brand-new partnership with Mattel. The two brands are teaming up to introduce not only an exclusive new game into the arcade chain's arsenal, but a new themed menu as well. Beginning June 2, Dave & Buster's locations nationwide will have Hot Wheels Victory Lap, a D & B's exclusive game that "brings the stunts, speed, and edge-of-your-seat energy of Hot Wheels straight to the arcade floor." The new game coincides with a limited-time Hot Wheels-themed menu stacked with sips and snacks for kids and adults alike, including Turbocharged Chicken Sliders with Buffalo kick, Turbo Bites donut holes served in collectible trays, a Stoplight Punch Flight featuring rum punches, and fizzy, fruity Hot Wheels Refreshers. Look, I don't know about you, but I could certainly use a trip down memory lane playing racing games, popping donut holes, and throwing back a cocktail or two. It's like an elevated version of my after-school routine of yesteryear: Mario Kart and Dunkaroos.I can't wait until the reviews start rolling in. I might just have to move my outdoor summer plans inside to check it out for myself. If you can't make it to F1, this is practically the next best thing, right? You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
QVC's selling a 'comfortable to carry' $240 Dooney & Bourke crossbody bag for $92
You likely have a few handbags in your closet — some that are casual, some that are dressy, some that add a pop of color to your outfit, and some that are big enough to carry all of your essentials to work and beyond. However, one quintessential bag every woman needs is a simple black crossbody bag. Why? It goes with everything, never goes out of style and it can effortlessly carry all of your belongings. If you don't have one yet, well, we found a popular Dooney & Bourke leather crossbody bag for just $92 at QVC — that's 60% off. The Connecticut-based fashion brand is known for its luxury leather goods, especially handbags — they're high-quality and stand the test of time. They'll often, though, set you back several hundred dollars, which is why we were excited to find this piece for under $100. Plus, D&B's crossbody bag goes with everything, so when you consider the cost per wear, it's worth every penny. New to QVC? Score an extra $15 off your first $35 order with code HELLO15. And if you don't want to pay it all in one go, take advantage of QVC's Easy Pay offer and have your items ship right away, while you pay for them in interest-free monthly installments. This 100% genuine leather Dooney & Bourke crossbody bag is a good buy for a few reasons. For starters, it has an adjustable strap that's comfortable to wear across your body, but you can shorten it to wear it like a shoulder bag if you prefer. It also has a zipper closure on the top, so your things stay securely inside, and a front zipper pocket for stashing your phone, keys or anything else you want at the ready. Inside, it's lined with soft cotton and it has three slip pockets, a zipper pocket and a key keeper, which is essentially a long strap to attach your keys and keep them from getting lost in there. While the bag isn't that big — it's 10.25 inches wide, 10.5 inches tall and 4 inches deep, it's roomy enough inside to hold all the things. Think of it as your minimalist sidekick, whether you take it grocery shopping, on your next vacation, out for a fancy dinner date or on a walk around the neighborhood. Another plus: It's lightweight, clocking in at just over one and a half pounds! Nearly 1,200 QVC shoppers give the crossbody five stars — fans give it high marks for versatility and say it's comfy to carry. "I love this purse," said one reviewer. "It's comfortable to carry crossbody, allowing me to use it hands-free. I love the security and convenience of the outer zipped compartment for my large iPhone. The pockets inside keep things organized. The look of it is high-quality. And it's easily wiped clean." Another shopper appreciated the bag's pockets and overall organization. "Fits all of my belongings well," they explained. "Has a key strap for keys, so they don't get buried and lost at the bottom of your purse. Has good convenient pockets for your belongings so you can stay organized." One loyal Dooney & Bourke fan attested to its timeless craftsmanship. "I've purchased many Dooney & Burke handbags in the past — they are still like new to this day. They are made very well and durable," they said, before adding, "I have two of these crossbody handbags and I love using them so much. You can fit a lot in, but it feels light on your shoulder. I like that you can change to a long strap or a shorter strap." Some reviewers say they wish the Dooney & Bourke bag had a wider strap or was wider in general to match their personal preferences. "It's a beautiful bag, but I find it too deep for my needs. I need a wide rather than deep bag," said one. Added another shopper: "I like the size of this crossbody. Not too small, not too big. I can actually travel and hold everything, including my large sunglasses, large phone and makeup bag. My only wish is that the strap was wider." "I like this bag better than I thought I would. To improve it, I would suggest it be a little wider so it's easier to get into. It also needs a more comfortable shoulder strap," said a final customer. Looking for a tote instead? Perhaps a shoulder purse? QVC carries over 180 of Dooney & Bourke's leather bags — and many of them are on sale. Scroll down for some of our favorites. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
