Crafts Retailer Joann Seeks Cash Boost as Liquidity Wears Thin

Lenders are holding confidential discussions with the firm Company’s term loan due 2028 trades around mid-single digits Joann Inc. is having confidential discussions with its lenders as it seeks fresh capital to bolster its cash reserves, according to people familiar...

How and Why Do Consumers Use “Buy Now, Pay Later”?

In a previous post, we highlighted that financially fragile households are disproportionately likely to use “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) payment plans. In this post, we shed further light on BNPL’s place in its users’ household finances, with a particular focus on how...

Swedish Landlord Castellum Warns Rental Market Will Weaken More

The chief executive officer of Castellum AB warned that the rental market will weaken more as the Swedish landlord reported that the value of newly signed contracts was lower than terminated leases in the fourth quarter. “The property industry has a tough year behind...

China Stocks in Hong Kong Slide as Market Reopens From Holiday

Hang Seng Index also turns positive after starting day lower Goldman says investors want a ‘comprehensive easing package’ Chinese equities listed in Hong Kong gained as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year holiday, with positive consumption data aiding sentiment....