Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge
The latest flash estimate from Eurostat points to continued, if fragile, growth across the eurozone. According to the…
China Plans Stronger Fiscal Policy in Coming Years Amid Slowdown
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledged to implement a stronger and proactive fiscal policy over the next five…
China Heads for Longest Consumption Slowdown Since Post-Covid
China is heading for its longest slowdown in consumption growth since its post-Covid rebound lost steam more than…
South Africa Adopts 3% Inflation Goal, Sees Higher Debt Peak
South Africa’s finance minister adopted a 3% inflation target, giving political backing to the central bank which lobbied…
Car Loan Delinquencies Hit Record For Riskiest Borrowers – Bloomberg.com
Car Loan Delinquencies Hit Record For Riskiest Borrowers Bloomberg.comAmericans owe shocking $1.66T in auto debt — and trends look…
PBOC Forces Rethink of Rate-Cut Path as Goldman Sees Longer Halt
Global lenders like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. retracted calls for further monetary stimulus in China this year after…
Current US K-Shaped Economy Threatens Stability
Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. The US economy appears remarkably resilient right…
Quebec Premier Pushes C$496 Billion Pension to Invest at Home
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said he wants the province’s pension fund to invest more locally, including making bets…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
Japan’s Takaichi Shifts Economic Policy With Looser Budget Goal
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled her determination to ramp up the active use of fiscal policy to…
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike
A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on…
Bill Gates Is Wrong to Quiet-Quit the Climate Fight
A few years ago, there was a big frenzy about “quiet quitting,” the idea that kids these days…