Economy - Page 26

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

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U.S. Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in December, Inflation Shows Signs of Easing

by Jamie Spencer

Moderate Inflation Trends U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% in December, slightly below the 0.3% increase economists had anticipated, according to the Labor Department’s report on Tuesday. This follows a 0.4% rise in

January 15, 2025

Oil Prices Dip Slightly as Market Weighs U.S. Sanctions on Russian Exports

by Jamie Spencer

Oil Prices Dip Slightly as Market Weighs U.S. Sanctions on Russian Exports Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after reaching four-month highs earlier this week, as traders assessed the potential impact of

January 14, 2025

China’s December Trade Data Exceeds Expectations Amid Global Uncertainty

by Jamie Spencer

China’s December Trade Data Exceeds Expectations Amid Global Uncertainty China’s trade sector surprised markets in December with exports and imports beating expectations, offering rare optimism in a challenging economic landscape. However, concerns

January 13, 2025

Germany Faces Second Year of Economic Contraction Ahead of Snap Election

by Jamie Spencer

Germany Faces Second Year of Economic Contraction Ahead of Snap Election Germany is on the verge of reporting a second consecutive year of economic contraction, underscoring the challenges awaiting the country’s next

January 13, 2025

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China Expands Consumer Trade-In Scheme and Subsidies to Boost Spending in 2025

by Jamie Spencer

Broader Appliance Trade-Ins and Digital Goods Subsidies China has added more home appliances, including microwave ovens, water purifiers, dishwashers, and rice cookers, to its consumer trade-in scheme for 2025. Additionally, subsidies will

January 9, 2025

Euro Zone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December, Marking Third Straight Increase

by Jamie Spencer

Inflation Trends Continue Annual inflation in the euro zone increased for a third consecutive month in December, reaching 2.4%, according to preliminary data from Eurostat. This aligns with economists’ expectations and represents

January 8, 2025

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Private Sector Job Growth Slows in December; Wage Growth at 3½-Year Low

by Jamie Spencer

Job Creation Falls Short of Expectations Private sector job creation eased more than anticipated in December, according to a report by ADP. Companies added a seasonally adjusted 122,000 jobs, marking the smallest

January 8, 2025

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Job Openings Increase in November Amid Signs of Cooling Labor Market

by Jamie Spencer

Job Openings Hit Six-Month High Job openings in the U.S. rose to 8.1 million in November, exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the highest level since May 2023, according to data from the

January 8, 2025

U.S. Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Persistent Challenges

by Jamie Spencer

U.S. manufacturing moved closer to recovery in December, with production rebounding and new orders rising for the first time since March. However, uncertainty looms as manufacturers brace for potential higher tariffs under

January 3, 2025

Canada’s Manufacturing Sector Sees Growth Amid Global Slowdown

by Jamie Spencer

The Canadian manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a positive note, with the S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 52.2 in December, its highest reading since February 2023. This

January 3, 2025

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