Euro zone stalls as energy shock bites
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
Bank of England Holds as Iran War Clouds Outlook
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
US Diesel Tops $5 as Oil Shock Hits Economy
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
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
Lower mortgage rates improve affordability for US homebuyers
Prices stabilize as rates fall Mortgage rates have declined, home prices are easing, and more properties are coming onto the market, improving affordability conditions for US homebuyers. Despite these shifts, saving for
Fed Minutes Show Caution on Further Rate Cuts in 2026
Divisions emerge within the Federal Reserve Several officials at the U.S. Federal Reserve expressed reluctance to support additional interest rate cuts in 2026, according to minutes from the central bank’s most recent
U.S. Factory Output Stalls as Auto Production Slows
Manufacturing shows little momentum in November U.S. factory production was flat in November, signaling continued weakness in the manufacturing sector as declines in vehicle output offset gains elsewhere. Data released by the