Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
New Zealand business confidence dips but activity picks up in August
New Zealand firms are slightly less optimistic about the future, but their reports of recent activity improved in August. The mixed signals
August jobs report: Can the US labor market stop the bleeding?
After July's surprise job losses, all eyes are on Friday's August jobs report. Economists expect a modest rebound, but another weak number c
Fed's Warsh Warns Inflation Fight Isn't Over, Hints at More Rate Hikes
At Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation isn't defeated yet, hinting at possible further rate hikes. Investors now weigh
US corporate profits hit record share of income as worker pay falls to 70-year low
Corporate America is earning a record share of the nation's income, while workers' slice has shrunk to levels not seen since the 1950s. The
Canada's GDP grows 3.3% in Q2 as exports and consumer spending rebound
Canada's GDP expanded at a 3.3% annualized rate in the second quarter, powered by a 3.6% rise in exports and stronger consumer spending. The
France and Spain inflation rises in August, keeping ECB rate hike on table
France and Spain both reported faster inflation for August, driven mainly by higher energy prices. The data keeps a September European Centr
Germany's jobless rate holds at 6.4% as August unemployment rises less than expected
Germany's unemployment rose by 4,000 in August, less than expected, while the jobless rate held at 6.4%. Job openings climbed to 656,000, su
Sweden's Q2 GDP Beats Forecasts as Confidence Rises Before Election
Sweden's GDP rose 1.6% in Q2 2026, outpacing expectations. Investment, exports, and a fourth straight monthly gain in consumer confidence fu
New Zealand consumer confidence slips in August as big-ticket buying cools
New Zealand households turned more cautious in August, with the ANZ-Roy Morgan confidence index slipping to 98. Fewer people saw it as a goo
UK business confidence hits five-month high as price plans ease
UK business confidence hit a five-month high in August, according to Lloyds, with the index rising 4 points to +53%. Fewer firms plan to rai
US trade deficit widens to record $118.8 billion as imports surge
The US trade deficit widened to $118.81 billion in July, up from $101.41 billion in June, as imports rose and exports fell. Meanwhile, joble
Rand holds near 15.98 as softer inflation meets firm dollar
South Africa's rand barely moved after July producer inflation slowed to 5.7%, but a firmer US dollar kept the currency near 15.98 per dolla