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.
Goldman Sachs CEO Predicts Growth Despite Market Risks
Stimulus and AI Spending to Fuel U.S. Economy Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon anticipates that the U.S. economy will accelerate into 2026, powered by sustained government stimulus and massive investments in artificial
US GDP Revised Up, Signals Continued Economic Strength
Second-quarter growth jumps to 3.8% on strong consumer spending The United States economy grew more than previously reported in the second quarter, as the Commerce Department’s final estimate showed GDP expanding at
Germany’s 2025 Growth Outlook Raised to 0.2%
Economic institutes adjust forecast amid trade headwinds Germany’s leading economic institutes have slightly upgraded their 2025 growth forecast, now projecting 0.2% expansion for Europe’s largest economy, according to sources familiar with the
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Inflation Decline
Core inflation cools but pressures for hike persist The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark policy rate steady at 0.5% on Friday, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters.
UK Economy Stalls in July, Pressuring Autumn Budget
Growth flatlines amid sectoral weakness The UK economy showed no growth in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the 0.4% expansion recorded in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Euro Zone Inflation Rises Slightly to 2.1% in August
Headline inflation ticks up, but ECB expected to hold Euro zone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, according to Eurostat’s flash estimate released Tuesday. The figure came in just above economist
“Job Hugging” Gains Ground in Uncertain Labor Market
Shift from “Great Resignation” to job security A new workplace trend is taking shape in the United States. As economic uncertainties loom, many American workers are turning away from the once-popular “job
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