Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Bank of France trims 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% as demand cools
The Bank of France lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% from 0.5% after activity stalled in the first half. Energy prices remain the big
Canada's Investment Summit Draws CA$500 Billion in Pledges
Canada's first Investment Summit secured nearly CA$500 billion in pledges, about half of PM Carney's five-year target. The event also pushed
India's top economist sees food inflation easing by year-end
India's chief economic adviser says August food inflation was about 6% and expects it to cool by year-end, even though monsoon rains are run
CFIB's first municipal report card flunks 39 Canadian cities on small-business friendliness
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued its first municipal report card, handing out 39 failing grades. The group says unfair
BMO lifts British Columbia deficit forecast to CA$13.8 billion on wildfire costs
BMO Capital Markets has raised its forecast for British Columbia's FY26/27 deficit to CA$13.8 billion, citing higher wildfire costs and refu
India's jobless rate falls to 5% in August, a six-month low
India's unemployment rate fell to 5% in August, a six-month low, beating economist expectations. Rural areas drove the improvement, while ur
Sri Lanka's economy grows 4.2% in Q2 even as inflation climbs to 8%
Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, slowing from 5.1% in Q1 but still solid. However, inflation accelerated to
Saudi inflation holds at 1.8% as housing costs drive price shifts
Saudi Arabia's consumer inflation held steady at 1.8% for a fourth month in August, but the pressure shifted toward housing and utilities. W
Germany's wholesale prices jump 6.8% as energy costs bite
Germany's wholesale prices rose 6.8% in August from a year earlier, the fastest in over three years, as energy and raw material costs surged
Australian consumer confidence ticks up but stays deeply depressed
Australian consumer confidence ticked up last week, but the index remains deeply depressed. Inflation and the threat of more RBA rate hikes
Canada fast-tracks tax rulings for CA$1B projects to lure investment
Ottawa is speeding up tax guidance for mega-projects to remove a key hurdle for big investors. The move targets CA$1 trillion in new investm
Pakistan holds rates at 11.5% as August inflation climbs to 11.15%
The State Bank of Pakistan held its key rate at 11.5% in a 7-3 vote, even as August inflation accelerated to 11.15%. Rising oil prices and i