Economics

Britain’s economy roared into 2025 with an unexpectedly strong performance in the first quarter, expanding by 0.7 percent between January and March—well above City forecasts—and underscoring a burst of activity

Eurostat’s revised data for the first quarter of 2025 show the euro area economy expanding by just 0.3 percent—down from an earlier estimate of 0.4 percent—and underscore growing concerns that

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers and senior trade officials gathered on Jeju Island, South Korea, this week to confront mounting evidence that new U.S. import levies are choking off regional

European Union finance ministers were presented with a stark assessment this week: Russia’s economy is deteriorating far more rapidly than Moscow’s official figures suggest. Commissioned by the EU and authored

The proportion of overdue consumer loans in the US increased in the first quarter, reaching its highest point in five years because of the restart of student loan data release.

In a dramatic pivot in its trade policy, the United States will reduce the “de minimis” duty on low-value parcels from China to 54 percent of declared value—down from the

In a dramatic shift from the combative rhetoric that has defined their recent trade clashes, senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators emerged from back-to-back sessions in Geneva with a landmark interim

Global markets surged on Monday as Washington and Beijing announced a provisional halt in their escalating tariff conflict, prompting a wave of investor optimism tempered by caution over the path

China’s factory-gate deflation deepened in April as rising U.S. tariffs and a prolonged domestic slowdown intensified price pressures at the wholesale level. The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 2.7% year-on-year,

On Thursday, the European Parliament (EP) approved updated regulations regarding “mitigating security threats from foreign investments,” according to the EP press office.

The price index for polished diamonds weighing 1 carat increased by 0.7 percent in April, according to Rapaport, the organization that computes the industry benchmark known as the RapNet Diamond…

President Donald Trump’s proclamation of a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States has ignited alarm and uncertainty among non-U.S. filmmakers who rely on the lucrative American market.

President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is pursuing a “fair trade deal” with China, even as the legacy of a protracted trade war—with mutual tariffs of up to

The Financial Times reports that MBS Global Investments, a family office based in Dubai, plans to invest $8.8 billion over five years to establish a financial center in the Maldives.

The eight OPEC+ nations have once more chosen to hasten the elimination of previous voluntary limits on oil output of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) and to boost it…

The index of pending home sales in the U.S. secondary market increased by 6.1% in March compared to the previous month, reaching 76.5 points, according to the National Association of…

China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday emphatically denied that any discussions are underway with the United States to resolve the escalating tariff dispute, directly contradicting repeated assertions by President Trump and

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is poised to maintain its short-term policy rate at 0.5% at its April meeting, while signaling that escalating uncertainty from U.S. import duties threatens Japan’s

A surge in tariffs announced in April has triggered waves of economic anxiety across the United States, with households, businesses and investors increasingly drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis.

Chinese factories in some of the country’s largest export hubs are suspending production, furloughing workers and urgently pursuing alternative sales channels as sweeping U.S. tariffs take effect. Executives and industry

Late last week, President Trump told TIME magazine—and reiterated to reporters departing the White House for Rome—that formal discussions with Chinese counterparts on tariff reductions were already in motion and

Emerging-market economies across Asia, Latin America and beyond are confronting a sudden escalation of U.S. import duties, prompting a fundamental rethinking of their growth models and trade partnerships. In early

As President Trump nears his 100th day in office, the initial optimism that greeted his bold economic agenda has given way to growing public unease. A combination of escalating tariffs,

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global growth forecast downward, projecting a 2.8% expansion in 2025, a significant drop from the 3.3% anticipated earlier. This adjustment reflects the

President Donald Trump’s recent statement that he has “no intention of firing” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell marks a notable shift in tone after months of criticism directed at the

Megan Greene, a member of the UK central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), informed Bloomberg that the Bank of England ought to implement quantitative easing (QE) on a reduced scale…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Japan’s economic growth projections downward, highlighting the challenges facing the nation’s economy. The IMF now anticipates Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to expand

The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its global growth forecast for 2025, projecting a slowdown to 2.8%—a 0.5 percentage point cut from its previous estimate. The revision comes in

Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, cautioned that economic activity in the United States may decline this summer due to its current inflated levels, as businesses…

According to China's Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment (FDI) in mainland China's economy increased by 13.2 percent in March 2025 compared to the same month in the previous year.

The economy of the Eurozone probably expanded in the first quarter, stated European Central Bank (ECB) Governor Christine Lagarde during a press conference after the regulator's April meeting.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s four-day visit to India marks a significant step in bolstering economic, trade, and geopolitical relations between the two nations. This diplomatic engagement comes at a

President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating has reached its lowest point since he took office, marking the first time it has slipped into negative territory in any CNBC poll. This

China’s top envoy to the United States invoked the ancient yin‑yang philosophy to recast bilateral ties as a delicate equilibrium rather than a direct showdown. He urged both nations to

Kyiv and Washington have set an ambitious April 26 deadline to finalize a minerals exploitation agreement that would grant the United States privileged access to Ukraine’s rich deposits in exchange

President Trump’s remarks this week signaled a potential de‑escalation in the U.S.–China tariff standoff as he expressed reluctance to push duties higher amid mounting signs of weakening consumer demand and

Kristalina Georgieva, the leader of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated that the reset of the global trade system presents threats to its viability. She stated that this outcome has…

The European Central Bank lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, marking the seventh easing move in twelve months. This decision highlights mounting unease within the Governing

Economists’ median estimate for a U.S. recession over the next 12 months has leapt to 45%, marking the highest reading since December 2023. This dramatic uptick reflects mounting anxiety over

China's GDP for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 5.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 31.88 trillion yuan ($4.42 trillion). A preliminary estimate of this kind was issued…

As Japan prepares for high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States, it has made clear that securing the complete removal of additional U.S. tariffs is at the top of its

Argentina has embarked on a dramatic shift in its monetary policy by overhauling its long-standing currency control regime. The government’s move to adopt a managed floating exchange rate system marks

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has made it clear that Japan will not be rushed into a deal or pressured into making major trade concessions during upcoming negotiations with the United

According to the state statistics agency IBGE, Brazil's consumer price growth rate increased to 5.48% in March, up from 5.06% in February, marking its highest level since February 2023.

In the early stages of the trade dispute, China took a measured approach with the Trump administration, seeking a foundation for cooperation and mutual benefit. High-level engagements were actively pursued,

President Trump’s administration recently announced that smartphones, computers, and several other electronics imported predominantly from China would be spared from the steep tariffs that have long disrupted global trade. This

China’s recent decision to raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% marks a significant intensification in the ongoing trade conflict. This aggressive move was launched as a direct countermeasure to

The Trump administration’s goal to secure 90 trade deals in 90 days is an exceptionally bold target. The plan promises a dramatic reshaping of U.S. trade policy, aiming to tackle

The recent decision by the United States to impose a 90-day suspension on additional tariff hikes has provided the European Union with an unprecedented window for strategic negotiation and preparation.

In a dramatic escalation in global trade conflicts, Beijing has sharply increased tariffs on U.S. imports in direct response to recent tariff hikes by the Trump administration. This bold move