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Cruise lovers have spoken, and the world’s best cruise has been named as a colossal ship with all the amenities for a one-of-a-kind experience. Conde Nast Traveller has published its annual cruise line ranking for 2024 following a vote among readers. And it turns out, MSC Cruises took the top spot in the ‘Mega ships’ category, with an impressive score of 90 out of 100. Their massive ship, MSC Virtuosa, boasts everything a family could need to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. From intricate water parks to multiple pools, including the Atmosphere Pool, which is one of the largest at sea, to a 4D cinema, a comedy club, and a karaoke bar. It also boasts many family-friendly activities, including a LEGO-themed kids club, a sports complex for basketball and football tournaments, and family cabins. Not to mention the fully-equipped games arcade with all the latest technology, including a VR maze, bowling lanes, and F1 simulators. The MSC Virtuosa also has a humanoid robot bartender named Rob who works in the Starship Club mixing drinks and conversing in eight languages. Tripadvisor reviews seem to support the ranking, with five-star reviews from passengers highlighting the “second-to-none” service. Angelallan2020 said: “This was a superb two-week cruise. [I] was so sad it ended as we had a glorious two-week holiday on the Virtuosa. The ship is so glamorous and modern.” Becky Allen Holland added: “I have been on my first-ever cruise to Europe to Rotterdam in Holland and in Cork in Ireland on MSC Virtuosa. “What an amazing experience! The MSC Virtuosa cruise crew did an excellent looking after me and my Mum and Dad while onboard the cruise were nothing but lovely, hardworking and helpful.” Monnie334 wrote: “What a brilliant experience! We could not fault the ship, and the crew/staff were nothing but lovely, hardworking and helpful. Our cabin attendant and two waiters in the main dining room couldn't do enough for us.” The best cruise lines in the world 2024 4. Royal Caribbean. Score 78.80 3. Carnival Cruise Line. Score 83.40 2. Norwegian Cruise Line. Score 85.80 1. MSC Cruises. Score 90.00 8. Royal Caribbean International. Score 83.68 7. MSC Cruises. Score 85.80 6. Princess Cruises. Score 85.94 5. Celebrity Cruises. Score 87.23 4. Holland America Line. Score 88.79 3. Disney Cruise Line. Score 88.79 2. Cunard. Score 90.14 1. Virgin Voyages. Score 94.55 10. Holland America Line. Score 85.61 9. Disney Cruise Line. Score 85.94 8. Oceania Cruises. Score 86.00 7. Viking. Score 86.49 6. Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Score 87.76 5. Silversea. Score 88.08 4. Explora Journeys. Score 91.53 3. Hurtigruten. Score 92.21 2. Seabourn. Score 92.95 1. Crystal Cruises. Score 94.34 6. Windstar Cruises. Score 89.09 5. SeaDream Yacht Club. Score 90.07 4. Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Score 90.18 3. Silversea. Score 91.21 2. Ponant. Score 94.55 1. Seabourn. Score 95.15Geode Capital Management LLC Has $20.16 Million Stock Holdings in Bank First Co. (NASDAQ:BFC)
China's consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a slight pickup in the consumer price index to 0.5% in November from a year ago, versus 0.3% in October. China's producer price index declined for the 26th month. Producer inflation fell by 2.5% year on year in November, less than the estimated 2.8% decline as per the Reuters poll. China's consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a slight pickup in consumer prices to 0.5% in November from a year ago, versus 0.3% in October. China's producer price index declined for the 26th month. Producer inflation fell by 2.5% year on year in November, less than the estimated 2.8% decline as per the Reuters poll. The persistent near-zero inflation shows that China is still grappling with sluggish domestic demand and deflation at the wholesale level. This is in spite of Beijing's slate of stimulus efforts since September which has included interest rate cuts, support for the stock and property markets as well as efforts to boost bank lending. "We believe deflation will continue in China, especially based on the previous experience during trade wars," said Becky Liu, head of China macro strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, drawing reference to the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S. "Inflation, especially PPI inflation, typically falls to negative territory during such periods and this time we see no exception," she said. Liu said China's producer price index inflation will likely remain negative throughout 2025. Goldman Sachs similarly expects near-zero CPI figures to persist in China next year, the investment bank's analysts wrote in a note dated Dec. 6. However, other tenets of China's economy have shown some signs of recovery. The world's second-largest economy reported strong growth in October's retail sales , beating Reuters' expectations. China's manufacturing activity also expanded for two months in a row . Top leaders in the country are set to convene at the annual Central Economic Work Conference starting Wednesday to outline economic goals and stimulus measures for 2025. On Monday, Fitch Ratings revised down its 2025 Chinese GDP growth forecast to 4.3% from 4.5%. The credit rating agency also adjusted its 2026 growth projections to 4.0%, down from 4.3% in September. "For 2025 and 2026, we assume that U.S. trade policy towards China will take a sharp protectionist turn," Fitch Ratings Chief Economist Brian Coulton wrote in the report. While there are "tentative signs of stabilization" in the country's real estate sector, an extended downturn in the property market poses a key risk to the agency's forecast. China is also due to report its trade data for November on Tuesday, and retail sales figures next Monday.None