Why economists hate low unemployment for inflation
Bad news, they reckon, always comes in threes. There was the big spike in inflation in recent months…
Yen’s purchasing power sinks to 53-year low, one-third of peak
Currencies Besides US dollar, the currency also falls against Chinese yuan and Thai baht The yen’s real effective exchange…
U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows as Europe Picks Up Pace
The eurozone continues to hold up better than expected in the face of repeated tariff shocks and subdued…
US economic growth slowed in fourth quarter of 2025 amid government shutdown | US economy
US economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year’s government shutdown…
South Africa’s largest lenders raise $322 million in new bank loss-buffer issuance
South Africa’s largest banks have raised about $322 million in new loss-absorbing debt as part of a central…
US PCE inflation heats up in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing…
The U.S. K-shaped economy just keeps getting worse – LegalShield’s Layton
Kitco NEWS has a diverse team of journalists reporting on the economy, stock markets, commodities, cryptocurrencies, mining and…
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
U.S. growth slowed more than expected near the end of 2025 as the government shutdown impacted spending and…
Record-breaking budget surplus as government’s tax income rises
More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid,…
Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 50.7 vs 49.5 expected
Prior 49.1Services PMI 53.4 vs 52.4 expectedPrior 52.4Composite PMI 53.1 vs 52.3 expectedPrior 52.1 Key Points: Business activity…
Economy in ‘difficult, stagnant’ state; reforms, participatory budget top priorities: Khasru
He acknowledged the recent rise in stock market indices but described it as “cosmetic”. TBS Report 20 February,…
Eurozone February flash services PMI 51.8 vs 51.9 expected
Prior 51.6Manufacturing PMI 50.8 vs 50.0 expectedPrior 49.5Composite PMI 51.9 vs 51.5 expectedPrior 51.3 The most notable thing…