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June 1, 2026

U.S. Manufacturing Hits Four-Year High

Factory Activity Beats Expectations U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, reaching its highest level in four years as companies rushed to place orders amid rising prices, shortages and disruptions

May 28, 2026

Net-Zero Industries Boost Scotland’s Economy

Green Sector Supports 105,000 Jobs Net-zero-related industries are supporting more than 105,000 jobs in Scotland and contributing £10.2bn to the economy, according to new industry research. The jobs include roles in building

May 27, 2026

Food Insecurity Rises In K-Shaped Economy

New York Fed Warns Of Growing Strain The K-shaped economy is now being linked to a sharp increase in food insecurity, according to a new blog post from the Federal Reserve Bank

US GDP Revised Up, Signals Continued Economic Strength

by Jamie Spencer

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

September 25, 2025

Germany’s 2025 Growth Outlook Raised to 0.2%

by Jamie Spencer

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

September 23, 2025

Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Inflation Decline

by Jamie Spencer

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.

September 19, 2025

UK Economy Stalls in July, Pressuring Autumn Budget

by Jamie Spencer

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).

September 12, 2025

Euro Zone Inflation Rises Slightly to 2.1% in August

by Jamie Spencer

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

September 2, 2025

“Job Hugging” Gains Ground in Uncertain Labor Market

by Jamie Spencer

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

September 1, 2025

Inflation Rises Again as Tariffs Take Effect

by Jamie Spencer

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

August 29, 2025

Australia’s inflation jump dims rate cut hopes

by Jamie Spencer

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

August 27, 2025

BMO lifts buybacks as economic fears ease

by Jamie Spencer

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

August 26, 2025

New Zealand rate cuts face delayed economic impact

by Jamie Spencer

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

August 21, 2025

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