The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift
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South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as
May 04, 2026
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The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a
June 11, 2026
If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to
July 14, 2026
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices declined, though a rise in the cost of services suggested inflation could remain elevated.
August 13, 2026
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.
August 12, 2026
Sri Lanka's central bank sees no need for more interest rate hikes this year after its unexpected raise in May, with inflation expected to peak around
August 11, 2026
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy
August 12, 2026
U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in July, which could further reduce financial market expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise
August 12, 2026
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August 11, 2026
Atlanta Fed interim President Cheryl Venable said on Tuesday that inflation remains too high, a message heard from contacts across the Southeast,
August 11, 2026
More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments
August 11, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Federal Reserve held the line on Wednesday, but three
July 30, 2026
German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.
July 30, 2026
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.
July 30, 2026
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July 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war
July 29, 2026
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Bolivia on a $1.9 billion financing program, the IMF said on
July 29, 2026
U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices
July 29, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult
July 29, 2026
The U.S. dollar slipped but remained near a one-month high on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this
July 28, 2026
Several crucial market warning signals are close to crisis levels as investors grapple with high oil prices and Middle East
July 28, 2026
India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the
July 28, 2026
Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket
July 28, 2026
The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
July 27, 2026
The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic
July 27, 2026
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.
January 26, 2026
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
July 27, 2026
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July 25, 2026
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits
July 25, 2026
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July 25, 2026
France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as
July 24, 2026
Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high
July 24, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.
July 24, 2026
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July 23, 2026
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July 23, 2026
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but held the door open to another increase in
July 23, 2026
Some U.S. investors who once relied on bonds to cushion equity selloffs are making more room for commodities, infrastructure, private credit and other
July 23, 2026
Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel
July 23, 2026
Australian employment surged past all expectations in June, data showed on Thursday, in a sign of economic resilience that had markets wagering another hike
July 23, 2026
Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran could reignite inflation, drive interest rates higher and knock global growth back to as low
July 22, 2026
The interest rate on the most popular type of U.S. home loan crept up again last week to the highest since last August with little prospect for an immediate break for would-be
July 22, 2026
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July 21, 2026
European shares slipped on Monday as the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears ahead of a European Central Bank
July 20, 2026
U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,
July 17, 2026
America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
July 17, 2026
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 16, 2026
Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers showed resilience despite economic uncertainty as they bought cars and took advantage of summer sales events
July 16, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The monstrous rally in Asian chipmakers this year is hitting a rocky patch.
July 16, 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on
July 16, 2026
Conagra Brands is reviewing its non-core assets, the packaged food maker said on Wednesday, after it issued a weak profit forecast and halved
July 15, 2026
While inflation is "unquestionably too high," there are reasons to believe it may have crested and should soon start subsiding, and U.S. monetary policy is
July 15, 2026
China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil
July 15, 2026
South Korea's central bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday for the first time in more than three years and deliver another increase by the
July 14, 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers are far more likely to wait to increase interest rates than to do so later this month, traders bet on Tuesday, after a government report
July 14, 2026
The dollar weakened against major currency peers on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation in June tempered expectations for U.S.
July 14, 2026
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected
July 14, 2026
U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial
July 14, 2026
The U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates "in the near term" if coming data show inflation continuing well above the 2% target, Federal Reserve
July 13, 2026
Brazil's economy will keep growing moderately after October's presidential vote, a Reuters poll suggested, with a fall in farm output arising from
July 13, 2026
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache
July 13, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 11, 2026
Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and
July 10, 2026
Ukraine's central bank announced plans on Friday to release a new 2,000-hryvnia bill, which will be its largest denomination, in a bid to ease cash
July 10, 2026
The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise
July 10, 2026
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
June 10, 2026
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
July 09, 2026
The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor
July 09, 2026
HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.
July 09, 2026
The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered
July 09, 2026
Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.
July 08, 2026
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 09, 2026
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