Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Danske Bank sees ECB holding rates through 2027 after one final hike
Danske Bank now expects the European Central Bank to hike once more in September 2026, to 2.50%, then hold through 2027. The bank says energ
Rwanda raises rates to 8.75% as inflation hits 14.5% and gold joins reserves
Rwanda's central bank raised its key interest rate to 8.75% after July inflation accelerated to 14.5%. It also began adding gold to its fore
Denmark Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.7% on Pharma Exports
Denmark now expects its economy to grow 3.7% in 2026, up from a previous 2.7% forecast. The upgrade is largely thanks to booming pharmaceuti
Australia's business investment slips 3.6% as equipment spending drops
Australian businesses trimmed capital spending in the June quarter, with a 3.6% fall driven by weaker equipment investment. Buildings spendi
Australian household spending climbs 1.1% in July, broad-based gains
Australian household spending rose 1.1% in July to AU$82.34 billion, with every category and state posting gains. The data suggests consumer
BOJ Deputy Governor Warns Weak Yen Could Force Faster Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino warned that a weak yen could push inflation above the 2% target, forcing the central bank to act
China's factory profit growth cools as AI-driven exporters lead
China's factory profits grew 11.2% in July, down from June's 15.1%, as AI-driven exporters led gains but consumer-facing industries stayed w
Banxico lifts growth outlook but pushes back inflation target to 2027
Banxico now sees the Mexican economy growing 1.5% this year, but inflation is proving stickier than expected. The central bank pushed back i
US growth steady at 1.5% but inflation gauge revised higher
The US economy grew at a 1.5% annualized pace in Q2, unchanged from the prior estimate. But a key inflation measure was revised higher, sign
US economy sends mixed signals as inflation stays hot and growth cools
New US data shows inflation running hotter than expected while consumer spending cools. The mixed picture leaves the Federal Reserve in a to
TD sees C$1T in Canadian projects, but permitting could stall boom
TD Economics sees more than C$1 trillion in announced projects across energy, critical minerals, and AI. But the bank warns that slow permit
Hot July inflation data revives odds of a Fed rate hike in September
July's inflation reading came in hotter than expected, with the Fed's preferred PCE index rising to 3.7%. Futures markets now see a 44% chan