An index of US small business optimism fell in May to the lowest level since October 2024, erasing almost all…
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China’s Trade Imbalance With EU Swells as Imports Slip Again
China’s imports from the European Union dropped for the first time in three months, again swelling a trade imbalance that’s…
Read MoreSouth African Economic Growth Beats Forecasts Despite War Hit
South Africa’s economy grew at a faster pace in the first quarter, shrugging off the initial headwinds from the Iran…
Read MoreBank of Canada Likely to Hold After Weak First Quarter Data: Decision Guide
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to continue holding its policy interest rate for a fifth consecutive meeting, after…
Read MoreIndonesia May Hike Interest Rate Again, Analysts Say
Indonesia may raise interest rate again to shield the rupiah and curb market volatility, according to analysts, after the central…
Read MoreBasque Region Sells €500 Million Bond for Industrial Policy
The Basque government raised €500 million ($577 million) in a sale of bonds to support the Spanish region’s industrial investment…
Read MoreSenegal Faces Fresh Debt Scrutiny Without IMF Deal, S&P Warns
Senegal’s public finances are under pressure and failure to win fresh support from the International Monetary Fund will harden concerns…
Read MoreSenegal Faces New Debt Scrutiny Without IMF Deal, S&P Warns
Senegal’s public finances are under pressure and failure to win fresh support from the International Monetary Fund will harden concerns…
Read MoreGerman Industry Output Sees First Gain Since Iran War Began
German industrial production grew for the first time since war broke out in Iran, fueling hope that Europe’s largest economy…
Read MoreGerman Industry Output Rises for First Time Since War Began
German industrial production grew for the first time since war broke out in Iran, fueling hope that Europe’s largest economy…
Read MoreIndonesia Ramps Up Currency Defense With Surprise Rate Hike
Indonesia’s central bank announced a surprise interest rate hike, seeking to halt a currency freefall that risks stoking inflation.
Read MoreIndonesia Delivers Shock Rate Hike to Reverse Market Selloff
Indonesia’s central bank took aggressive action to reverse a market selloff and support its currency, hiking interest rates in a…
Read MorePoland Eyes New Growth Engines to Compete in Big Leagues, State Assets Minister Says
Poland wants its local companies to reap the rewards of a projected investment boom as the country seeks new growth…
Read MoreMalaysia Eyes Nearly $200 Billion in Electronics Exports in 2026
Malaysia’s electrical and electronics exports — which includes semiconductors — could exceed 800 billion ringgit ($197 billion) this year, according…
Read MoreChina’s Oil Imports Plunge to Eight-Year Low on War Disruptions
China’s buying of oil from overseas slumped to the lowest in more than eight years last month as the Iran…
Read MoreWhat Rolling Back Brexit Would Mean for the UK Economy
Keir Starmer’s Labour government wants to get closer to Europe, but must choose from a range of options.
Read MoreHow the UK’s Options for Rebuilding Ties With Europe Stack Up
Leaving the European Union has cost the UK 2% to 4% of forgone economic output but almost half can be…
Read MoreOil Shock Drives Philippine Underemployment Rate to Near Three-Year High
The Philippines’ underemployment rate surged to its highest in nearly three years in April even as joblessness eased, with transport…
Read MoreChina’s Export Surge Tops Forecasts as AI Propels Trade Boom
China’s exports and imports expanded at a faster pace in May, topping forecasts as booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware…
Read MoreAI Supercycle Propels China’s Trade With 111% Boom in Chip Sales
China’s exports and imports expanded rapidly in May, topping forecasts as a global investment supercycle in artificial intelligence drives up…
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