Retail sales rose again in May. How do consumers keep spending?
The U.S. consumer: resilient, unvanquished, indefatigable. The May retail sales report released on Wednesday from the U.S. Department…
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects
A person shields themselves from the rain while walking near the Bank of England building on the day…
Household consumption price levels across the EU in 2025 – News articles
In 2025, price levels for household final consumption expenditure differed widely across EU countries, ranging from 140% to…
Market Minute: Why so hawkish?
The tilt of the Federal Open Market Committee’s policy decision on Wednesday toward a greater probability of a…
Economy grows as GDP rises 0.8% in March quarter
Economy grows 0.8 pct in March quarter, 1.5 pct on year agoData in line with expectationsPrevious quarter revised…
Hormuz Crisis Leaves Lasting Mark on Oil Markets as Demand Slumps, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency has sharply downgraded its outlook for global oil demand, warning that months of conflict…
Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on expectations of higher interest rates
The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell below 24,000 on Thursday morning amid growing market expectations of an interest-rate…
China rolls out third trade-in fund tranche as weak retail data keeps stimulus pressure on
The timing of the third tranche announcement, following weak retail sales data earlier this week (May retail sales…
AI-led growth continues to draw global capital into the US: Mitul Kotecha
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting has prompted investors to reassess the interest rate outlook, with bond…
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected | UK unemployment and employment statistics
Unemployment fell and wages increased in April, official figures showed, putting pressure on the Bank of England to…
Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has failed to achieve the oil and gas production targets set for financial year 2025-26, where…
Coal prices soar on Indonesia export controls, China mine disaster
Energy Supply concerns come amid already high demand as alternative to LNG Starting this month, Indonesia’s thermal coal…