Economic Indicators

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter

UK Economy Sees Meager Growth in Q4 The UK economy grew a mere 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released...

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

Introduction to the Current Labor Market Trends An Amazon Go store in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg |...

China’s factory activity grows at fastest pace since October, private survey shows, beating official reading

Introduction to China's Factory Activity An employee works on a carbon fiber production line at Zhongfu Shenying in Lianyungang, China's eastern Jiangsu province on July...

Canada’s opposition Conservative Party votes to keep leader Poilievre

Introduction to Canada's Opposition Conservative Party Leadership The Canadian political landscape has witnessed a significant development with the opposition Conservative Party making a crucial decision...

Trade deficit soared 94% in November and was higher than a year ago, despite tariff efforts

US Trade Deficit Sees Significant Increase in November A boat moves past a cargo ship with containers at a terminal of the Yantian port in...

Wholesale inventories align with forecasts, showing slower growth

Introduction to Wholesale Inventories The latest economic indicators have shown that wholesale inventories are aligning with forecasts, indicating a slower growth rate. This news is...

China, U.K. vow to build long-term strategic partnership in bid to reset strained ties

Introduction to UK-China Relations Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a business delegation following his arrival to China, at a hotel in Beijing on January...

Fed holds rates steady as expected, but sees elevated inflation

Introduction to the Federal Reserve's Decision The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, has made its latest decision on interest rates, opting...

Market thinks BlackRock’s Rieder will next chair the Fed. What’s at stake

Introduction to the Federal Reserve Chair Selection Process A five-month process of finding the next Federal Reserve chair appears to be down to its final...

Australian wine exports shrank in 2025 as drinkers sober up

Australian Wine Exports Experience Decline in 2025 The Australian wine industry has faced a notable decline in exports during 2025, a trend that suggests a...

US-India trade deal at ‘very advanced stage’: Indian minister

India and the US: A Trade Deal at an Advanced Stage A much-anticipated trade deal between India and the US is at "a very advanced...

Spain’s quarterly unemployment rate dips below 10% for first time in 18 years

Introduction to Spain's Unemployment Rate Spain's economy has reached a significant milestone, with its quarterly unemployment rate dipping below 10% for the first time in...

AI wasn’t the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025

Introduction to the Role of AI in US GDP Growth The popular narrative that artificial intelligence (AI) is the primary driver of the US economy...

US core capital goods orders beat expectations in November

Introduction to US Core Capital Goods Orders The US economy has shown resilience in recent months, with various indicators pointing towards a stable growth trajectory....

Manufacturing PMI holds steady, aligns with forecasts

Introduction to Manufacturing PMI The manufacturing sector is a crucial component of a country's economy, and its performance is closely monitored by economists, investors, and...

UK inflation December 2025

UK Inflation Rises to 3.4% in December, Exceeding Expectations A shopper browses fruit and vegetables for sale at an indoor market in Sheffield, UK. The...

US Consumer Sentiment Surges, Beating Expectations and Boosting Dollar

Introduction to US Consumer Sentiment The US consumer sentiment has seen a significant surge, beating expectations and subsequently boosting the dollar. This shift is crucial...