Consumer Pricing Pressure (India): Indian FMCG and consumer goods firms are raising prices and shrinking pack sizes as oil, freight and insurance costs surge from the Iran war, with companies keeping low-end price points (₹10–₹20) by “reducing grammage.” Local Sourcing Push (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe plans a Local Content Act to restrict about US$4.5bn of imports that can be made locally, targeting items like tissue paper, toothpicks, chewing gum and some pharmaceuticals. Food Label Clarity (US): New York passed a Food Date Labeling Act to standardize labels to just “Best if Used By” and “Use By,” aiming to cut confusion and food waste. Product Safety Recalls (US): Walmart recalled about 40,000 baby bottles after reports of peeling plastic that could become a choking hazard; separately, Vornado recalled 255,000 tower heaters sold at Costco and others due to overheating/fire risk. Retail Demand Shift (US): With higher gas and living costs, shoppers are still spending but changing routines—more fuel stops near big retailers and more online buying to avoid impulse purchases. Trade & Imports (Pakistan): Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $34.76bn in the first 11 months as imports outpaced exports, driven heavily by energy demand.