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June 1, 2026

U.S. Manufacturing Hits Four-Year High

Factory Activity Beats Expectations U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, reaching its highest level in four years as companies rushed to place orders amid rising prices, shortages and disruptions
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May 28, 2026

Net-Zero Industries Boost Scotland’s Economy

Green Sector Supports 105,000 Jobs Net-zero-related industries are supporting more than 105,000 jobs in Scotland and contributing £10.2bn to the economy, according to new industry research. The jobs include roles in building
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May 27, 2026

Food Insecurity Rises In K-Shaped Economy

New York Fed Warns Of Growing Strain The K-shaped economy is now being linked to a sharp increase in food insecurity, according to a new blog post from the Federal Reserve Bank
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Oil Near $100 Sends Global Stocks Lower

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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
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PBOC Holds Rates as Growth Slows

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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
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Fed Weighs Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists

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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
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Japan narrowly avoids recession in Q4

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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
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Six-Month High

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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
February 6, 2026
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