Euro zone stalls as energy shock bites
Business surveys show war-driven cost pressure is already hitting activity Private sector growth in the euro zone nearly stalled in March, adding to signs that the war in the Middle East is
Bank of England Holds as Iran War Clouds Outlook
Markets shift from rate-cut hopes to fears of tighter policy The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged, but the decision did little to calm markets increasingly worried that the conflict
US Diesel Tops $5 as Oil Shock Hits Economy
Fuel surge raises pressure on freight and consumer costs Diesel prices in the United States have climbed above $5 a gallon for the first time in more than three years, signaling a
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
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