Category: World
German Exporters Lose Confidence Over U.S. Tariff Risks
June sentiment falls as EU-U.S. trade talks remain unresolved German export sentiment declined in June, weighed down by persistent uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff threats, according [more…]
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Since Early May
Four-week decline offers slight relief to prospective homebuyers The average rate for a 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage dropped to 6.77% this week, its lowest level [more…]
German Consumer Sentiment Slips Despite Income Optimism
Saving behavior outweighs rising income expectations in July forecast German consumer confidence declined slightly in July for the first time in four months, according to [more…]
RBI Flags Resilient Economy as Inflation Eases to 6-Year Low
Growth holds firm across sectors, policy stays data-driven India’s economy continues to show resilience amid heightened global volatility, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s [more…]
Swiss and Norwegian Rate Cuts Highlight Global Policy Divide
Europe shifts to easing while Fed warns of U.S. inflation spike Central banks in Switzerland and Norway cut interest rates on Thursday, citing falling inflation [more…]
Japan’s Rice Prices Soar Over 100%, Fueling Inflation Surge
May sees sharpest spike in over 50 years as core inflation climbs Rice prices in Japan surged by 101.7% in May compared to the previous [more…]
Spain Expands Grid Rules to Include Renewable Voltage Control
New regulation gives solar and wind plants more grid responsibility Spain’s competition and energy watchdog announced on Thursday that it has updated long-standing voltage control [more…]
Trump’s U.S. Steel Golden Share Raises Investor Concerns
An unusual move by the Trump administration to secure a golden share in U.S. Steel as part of Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition is [more…]
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Plans to Ease Bank Oversight
The Federal Reserve’s new top regulatory official, Michelle Bowman, has outlined an ambitious agenda to review and ease numerous bank rules and oversight policies, which [more…]
US Manufacturing Sector Contracts Amid Tariff Impact
The US manufacturing sector continued to experience contraction in May, as economic activity remained sluggish, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply [more…]
