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.
China’s Factory Activity Contracts for Fifth Straight Month Amid Economic Struggles
China’s manufacturing sector saw its activity contract for the fifth consecutive month in September, highlighting the continued challenges faced by the world’s second-largest economy in rekindling growth. The latest data from the
Federal Reserve’s Bostic Cautions on Further Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic has signaled cautious optimism as the central bank begins its rate-cutting cycle, starting with a larger-than-expected half-point reduction. The move, aimed at stabilizing the
Fed’s Rate Cut Shakes Markets as Wall Street Stays Steady
In a surprising move, the Federal Reserve implemented a larger-than-expected interest rate cut on Wednesday, a strategy aimed at revitalizing the slowing U.S. economy. The half-percentage point reduction, the first in over