EconomyThe latest inflation figures are certainly making waves across the markets. Consumer prices in August climbed by a notable 2.9% from a year earlier, a clear acceleration from July’s 2.7% gain. This is...
By Eleanor Bromley-Hawke · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyThe European Central Bank (ECB), in a move widely anticipated yet still significant, has decided to keep its key deposit rate anchored at 2% for the second consecutive meeting. This decision effective...
By Lina Brennan · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyIn a move that underscores a cautious yet determined shift in its monetary policy, Turkey's Central Bank (CBRT) announced its second consecutive interest rate cut today. The decision sees the benchmar...
By Eleanor Bromley-Hawke · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyThe U.K. housing market continued its cooling trend in August, with a significant slowdown in new buyer inquiries recorded across most parts of the country. This isn't just a blip; according to the la...
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyIn a clear signal of intent, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister, has wasted no time in outlining an ambitious plan to invigorate the nation’s economy. Taking the reins ...
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyIn a global financial landscape often swayed by the actions of the US Federal Reserve, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is charting a distinctly independent course. Governor Eli Remolona recently...
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · September 11, 2025
EconomyIt looks like Mexico is making a significant play to reshape its industrial landscape, and it's a move that could send ripples across global supply chains. Proposed legislation is set to increase tari...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyWednesday was a day of high-stakes drama for the Federal Reserve, as former President Donald Trump's aggressive, long-running push to reshape the central bank's leadership reached a critical inflectio...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 2 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyIt’s often said that hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes, a look back at our nation’s foundational principles can offer a startling clarity on our present course. For much of its history, the United Sta...
By Theo Bodden · 4 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyThe corridors of power in Washington are buzzing these days, not just with the usual chatter about inflation or interest rates, but with a more personal kind of speculation: who will lead the Federal ...
By Sarah Chen · 3 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyA federal court has just delivered a significant ruling, temporarily shielding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from any immediate attempt to remove her from the central bank's powerful board. This ...
By Lina Brennan · 3 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyIt seems China can't quite shake off its deflationary blues. The latest figures out of Beijing confirm that consumer prices resumed their decline in August, marking a concerning trend that underscores...
By Theo Bodden · 3 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyIt seems Fitch Ratings has thrown a bit of a curveball into the global economic narrative, opting to nudge up its world growth outlook for 2025. This comes as a noteworthy development, especially when...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · September 10, 2025
EconomyWe've been talking a lot about the post-pandemic recovery, but new data from the Census Bureau offers a rather sobering counter-narrative: for the average U.S. household, economic ground hasn't just b...
By Theo Bodden · 3 min read · September 9, 2025
EconomyWell, this certainly changes the conversation around the water cooler. It turns out the U.S. labor market wasn't quite as robust as we've been led to believe, with a recent revision showing the econom...
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · September 9, 2025
EconomyFrance's industrial engine sputtered in July, posting a 1.1% month-on-month decline in output, a figure that certainly caught some analysts off guard. The primary culprit? A notable dip in aircraft pr...
By Eleanor Bromley-Hawke · 2 min read · September 9, 2025
EconomyYou know, for months now, there’s been a palpable tension simmering across Canada’s economic landscape, particularly among those sectors grappling with the unpredictable currents of global trade. So, ...
By Eleanor Bromley-Hawke · 3 min read · September 5, 2025
EconomyThis coming week looks set to be a genuinely pivotal one for global financial markets, with the focus squarely on a trifecta of significant developments that could easily dictate the trajectory for cu...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · September 5, 2025