Economy

The latest news and insights on economic trends and global markets.

April 16, 2026

China’s Economy Started Strong, But Risks Are Building

China opened the year with stronger-than-expected economic growth, helped largely by resilient exports and solid industrial activity. Gross domestic product expanded by 5% in the first quarter, accelerating from 4.5% in the

April 15, 2026

China Exports Slow As Iran War Clouds Demand

China’s export machine lost momentum in March, offering a fresh sign that the global backdrop is becoming less supportive for one of the country’s most important growth engines. Overseas shipments rose by

April 10, 2026

Consumer confidence hits a new low

American consumers turned sharply more pessimistic in April as the economic fallout from the Iran war fed through into sentiment, inflation fears and confidence in the months ahead. The latest University of

Euro zone stalls as energy shock bites

by Jamie Spencer

Business surveys show war-driven cost pressure is already hitting activity Private sector growth in the euro zone nearly stalled in March, adding to signs that the war in the Middle East is

March 24, 2026

Bank of England Holds as Iran War Clouds Outlook

by Jamie Spencer

Markets shift from rate-cut hopes to fears of tighter policy The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged, but the decision did little to calm markets increasingly worried that the conflict

March 19, 2026

US Diesel Tops $5 as Oil Shock Hits Economy

by Jamie Spencer

Fuel surge raises pressure on freight and consumer costs Diesel prices in the United States have climbed above $5 a gallon for the first time in more than three years, signaling a

March 17, 2026

RBA Lifts Rates Again as Inflation Stays Sticky

by Jamie Spencer

Second straight move takes policy setting to 4.1% Australia’s central bank has lifted interest rates for a second consecutive meeting, raising the benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 percent

March 17, 2026

Oil Near $100 Sends Global Stocks Lower

by Jamie Spencer

Global equities fell on Thursday as global stocks fall oil near $100 became the market’s dominant theme. Traders reacted to tanker attacks, fresh Iranian threats, and renewed worries about inflation. Risk appetite

March 12, 2026

PBOC Holds Rates as Growth Slows

by Jamie Spencer

Benchmark lending rates unchanged again China’s central bank left its key lending benchmarks untouched on Tuesday, underscoring policymakers’ cautious approach as they attempt to revive momentum without unsettling the currency. The People’s

February 24, 2026

Fed Weighs Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists

by Jamie Spencer

Officials Signal Possible Upward Moves Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting show that some officials are considering the possibility of raising interest rates if inflation remains above the central

February 18, 2026

TUC pushes for rate cuts as growth stalls

by Jamie Spencer

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

February 16, 2026

Japan narrowly avoids recession in Q4

by Jamie Spencer

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

February 16, 2026

U.S. Inflation Cools More Than Expected in January

by Jamie Spencer

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.

February 13, 2026

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