Tag: Economic Outlook
Spain Outpaces Eurozone with Robust Q2 Growth
Stronger-than-Expected Expansion Driven by Investment Spain’s economy grew 0.7% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations and outperforming most major eurozone peers. The [more…]
German Business Morale Hits 13-Month High in July
Ifo index climbs, but weak fundamentals remain a concern Germany’s business confidence rose in July to its highest level since June of last year, according [more…]
IMF Flags High Risks Amid Trump’s New Tariff Wave
Global trade outlook remains fragile, warns IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns on Thursday over the rising uncertainty in the global economy, following [more…]
Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer, Says Morgan Stanley
Powell’s cautious stance backed as tariff risks loom The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates at its upcoming July and September meetings, according [more…]
Fed Poised to Hold Rates, Clashing With Trump’s Demands
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming policy meeting, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump for aggressive cuts. [more…]
U.S. Services Growth Amid Inflation Pressures from Tariffs
The U.S. services sector showed growth in April, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reporting a rise in its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) [more…]
UK Retail Sales Surprise with Broad February Rebound
Shoppers defy forecasts despite weak economic backdrop British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1.0% in February, defying analyst expectations of a decline amid sluggish economic growth, [more…]
Stocks End Week Flat as Investors Eye Inflation and Tariffs
U.S. stocks closed the first week of February with little change, as investors processed Big Tech earnings, a hotter-than-expected jobs report, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding [more…]
Japan’s Factory Activity Shows Signs of Stabilization in December
Japan’s manufacturing sector experienced a slower pace of contraction in December, signaling potential stabilization after months of decline. The final au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing [more…]
Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rates to Support Economic Growth
The Bank of Canada announced today a reduction in its target for the overnight rate to 3.75%, with the Bank Rate set at 4% and [more…]
