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September 26, 2024

U.S. Stock Markets Decline Amid Economic Concerns and Mixed Signals

U.S. stock markets saw a shift on Wednesday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated from their recent record-setting performances. After weeks of upward momentum, the markets lost

August 21, 2025

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

April 11, 2025

Markets React to Trump’s Tariff Pause Amid Ongoing Concerns

Market Update and Tariff Pause Impact Major averages were sharply lower near midday, pulling back from yesterday’s sharp gains following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on some of his

P&G to Cut 7,000 Jobs in Restructuring Amid Trade Challenges

by Jamie Spencer

Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs, or 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, as part of a broader two-year restructuring program. This move comes as the company faces rising

June 5, 2025

Australia’s Economic Growth Slows, Rate Cuts Likely Ahead

by Jamie Spencer

Australia’s economy showed only minimal growth in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the country’s ongoing economic struggles. Consumer spending remained subdued, and government expenditure, which had previously been a driving force,

June 4, 2025

Japan’s Exports to US Decline Amid Rising Tariffs

by Jamie Spencer

Japan’s trade relationship with its largest trading partner, the United States, has been significantly impacted by rising tariffs under the Trump administration. In April, Japan’s exports to the U.S. fell nearly 2%,

May 21, 2025

Nestlé Gains Market Share in US Amid Economic Slowdown

by Jamie Spencer

Despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy, Swiss food giant Nestlé is making significant strides in recovering market share in the country, according to CEO Laurent Freixe. In an interview with Neue

May 21, 2025

Canada Inflation Shows Mixed Results, Rate Cut Likely

by Jamie Spencer

Headline inflation in Canada slowed in April, mainly due to a drop in gasoline prices, following the elimination of the federal carbon tax. The overall consumer price index (CPI) decelerated to 1.7%

May 20, 2025

China’s Factory Output Slows in April Despite Resilience

by Jamie Spencer

China’s industrial output showed unexpected resilience in April, growing 6.1% year-on-year, despite slowing from the 7.7% rise in March. The result, which surpassed the forecasted 5.5% growth, points to the effects of

May 19, 2025

Recession Risks Rise as Global Markets Face Uncertainty

by Jamie Spencer

Global recession risks have emerged as a major concern in financial markets, but the economic data and key indicators suggest a more nuanced situation than it may appear at first glance. A

May 8, 2025

China Announces Stimulus Measures Amid Trade Talks with U.S.

by Jamie Spencer

In a move aimed at softening the economic impact of the ongoing trade war with the United States, Chinese authorities announced a series of stimulus measures on Wednesday. These steps, including interest

May 7, 2025

China Faces Deepening Economic Weakness Amid Deflation

by Jamie Spencer

China’s Struggle with Domestic Oversupply and Declining Demand China’s economy is grappling with growing weakness, compounded by its response to external shocks, particularly tariffs. As international demand for Chinese goods wanes, Beijing

May 5, 2025

U.S. Economy Could Face Recession Due to “Liberation Day” Tariffs

by Jamie Spencer

According to Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok, if President Donald Trump were aiming to engineer a recession by summer, one of the most effective methods would be to announce sweeping “Liberation Day”

April 29, 2025

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