US economic growth slows sharply in second quarter
Growth in the US slowed unexpectedly in the three months to June, according to official figures. The Commerce…
Euro: Strong GDP supports September ECB hike – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports EUR/USD is consolidating after a rally driven by stronger-than-expected Eurozone Q2…
Germany annual CPI inflation climbs to 2.8% in July vs. 2.7% expected
Annual inflation in Germany, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), climbed to 2.8%…
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England – BBC
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England BBCBank of England holds UK interest rates The TimesBOE…
Euro area unemployment at 6.3% – Euro indicators
Overview In June 2026, the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3%, stable compared with May 2026…
Eurozone GDP returns to growth in Q2, rises strongly by 0.4%
According to Eurostat, Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth turns positive in the second quarter of this year…
Trade deficits for Japan, Philippines widen amid AI boom and Iran war
Trade Rising oil prices pressure trade balances and currencies across Asia Statistics show that there is a divide in…
Plenty on the data docket in Europe today to keep things busy
It is going to be a packed calendar in European morning trade today, with a mix of economic…
Weapons makers Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems expect higher profits as defence spending surges – business live | Business
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce upgrade profits as defence spending surges Rolls-Royce is not the only weapons company to…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
Western Europe heatwaves hit GDP, food and insurance
People are silhouetted against the setting sun in Berlin on June 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. A heat…
Why China’s goods consumption is slumping even as exports and services boom
The world’s second-largest economy looks like it’s running at two speeds: An export-focused manufacturing sector that’s feeding global…