Japan faces economic setback as exports weaken
GDP slips in the third quarter Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized pace of 2.3 percent between July and September, reflecting a 0.6 percent decline from the previous quarter. Revised figures from
China sets record with trillion dollar trade surplus
Export momentum shifts away from the United States China has pushed its annual trade surplus over the one trillion dollar mark for the first time, driven by strong exports to Europe, Australia
Australia’s GDP delivers fastest growth in nearly two years
Strong domestic demand lifts expansion despite slight forecast miss Australia’s economy grew 2.1 percent year over year in the third quarter, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. Although slightly
Inflation Rises Again as Tariffs Take Effect
Core inflation hits highest level since February Inflation in the United States continued to climb in July, according to the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge. The core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, which
Australia’s inflation jump dims rate cut hopes
Consumer prices surge beyond expectations Australia’s monthly consumer price index rose 2.8% in July from a year earlier, sharply higher than June’s 1.9% and surpassing forecasts of 2.3%. The spike, driven largely
BMO lifts buybacks as economic fears ease
Bank sees stable outlook despite trade policy risks Bank of Montreal is leaning into investor confidence, announcing a significant expansion of its share repurchase program after a strong earnings report. The move
New Zealand rate cuts face delayed economic impact
Central bank cites tariff uncertainty and weak confidence The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) acknowledged on Thursday that the economic impact of its recent interest rate cuts has been slower than
Trump Ousts BLS Chief as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts
Disputed jobs report sparks leadership change President Donald Trump has removed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after rejecting July’s employment report as “rigged.” The decision follows a release
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates Amid Rising Jobless Rate
Markets expect fifth cut as economy stalls The Bank of England is poised to lower interest rates this week in an effort to support a stalling UK economy under pressure from rising
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Copper, Market Reacts Sharply
Tariff Sparks Massive Sell-Off in Copper Market President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing a sweeping 50% tariff on all copper imports. The move triggered an immediate market reaction, with
Powell Stands Firm as Trump Escalates Fed Pressure
Fed Chair Resists Calls to Resign Amid Political Firestorm Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear to allies that he will not step down under pressure from President Donald Trump,
Trump Officials Target Fed Over Costly Renovation Plan
White House ups pressure on central bank leadership A team of senior advisers to President Donald Trump is set to visit the Federal Reserve headquarters this Thursday, ramping up the administration’s challenge
Treasury Yields Slip Amid Tariff Concerns and Data
Bond Yields Fall as Economic Signals Stay Strong U.S. Treasury yields declined on Friday as investors weighed recent economic data and growing tensions over tariffs. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 4 basis