TUC pushes for rate cuts as growth stalls
Unions warn of weak consumer momentum The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to accelerate interest rate cuts, arguing that sluggish domestic demand poses a greater threat to
Japan narrowly avoids recession in Q4
Modest rebound after prior contraction Japan’s economy expanded by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous three months, marking a return to growth after a 0.7% contraction in
U.S. Inflation Cools More Than Expected in January
Headline and core measures ease U.S. inflation slowed more than economists anticipated in January, offering fresh evidence that price pressures may be moderating after an extended period above the Federal Reserve’s target.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Six-Month High
Improvement masks growing economic divide U.S. consumer sentiment climbed to its highest level in six months in February, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. The uptick, however, masked persistent concerns about job
Bank of England Holds Rates as Dissent Signals Cuts Ahead
Narrow vote highlights growing policy division The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% at its first monetary policy meeting of 2026, opting for caution amid mixed signals
Carney warns of global rupture as old order fades
Davos speech signals shift in global power dynamics Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a stark assessment of the global landscape at the World Economic Forum in Davos, warning that the international
Yen volatility fuels intervention speculation
Sharp moves spark talk of official action The Japanese yen saw erratic trading on Friday after two abrupt surges triggered speculation that authorities may have carried out so-called rate checks, a step
UK economy beats forecasts with solid November growth
Stronger than expected rebound after October contraction The UK economy expanded by 0.3% in November, outperforming market expectations and marking a rebound after an unexpected contraction in the previous month, according to
US banks close strong quarter as loan demand rises
Loan growth lifts profits at major lenders Major U.S. banks reported stronger profits in the fourth quarter, supported by rising loan demand that signals continued resilience in the American economy. Investors closely
World Bank lifts 2026 growth outlook, warns on imbalance
Global economy shows resilience but remains fragile The global economy is proving more resilient than previously expected, with growth in 2026 now forecast to come in slightly higher than estimated last June,
Dollar edges higher as jobs report looms
The U.S. dollar traded slightly higher against major peer currencies on Thursday, including the Japanese yen, as investors waited for Friday’s key nonfarm payrolls report. The data is expected to provide fresh
Brazil inflation likely slowed again in December
Brazil’s annual inflation rate likely eased further in December, according to a Reuters poll, marking the second consecutive month below the upper limit of the central bank’s target range. The Banco Central
Five policy forces set to shape the U.S. economy in 2026
AI investment and the labor market Artificial intelligence is set to remain one of the most closely watched forces in the U.S. economy in 2026. Key questions include whether warnings about AI-driven