McDonald's (MCD) executive says longer-term, believes there is an increase of higher cost inflation due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions

The McDonald's executive comments on rising long-term inflation due to persistent supply chain disruptions highlight potential cost pressures for the entire restaurant sector.

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US President Trump “badly wants the war to end,” reports Politico citing senior Gulf Arab official; “But the Iranians so far refusing to give him what he needs to save face and leave. And he does not seem to understand that they need to save face, too”

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McDonald's (MCD) executive says longer-term, believes there is an increase of higher cost inflation due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions

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Bernstein sees further memory price surge in Q2 '26, with DRAM and NAND prices are set for another sharp increase, driven by strong server and storage demand; although, price gains are expected to slow in Q3 as focus shifts to long-term contracts

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Russian Kremlin says President Putin will make a Victory Day speech

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This could impact margins and pricing strategies as companies may need to pass on costs to consumers, which could be a broader concern for the equities market, particularly in the consumer services space. Keeping an eye on how major players respond to these challenges will be crucial for gauging market sentiment.

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