Greek economy expands in second quarter on higher consumption, investment
Greece’s economy expanded in the second quarter from theprevious three months on higher domestic consumption and investment, data from the…
Trump plan for Musk-led efficiency commission could give CEO influence over rules for his work, wealth
Billionaire Elon Musk will head a government efficiency commission with a vast remit if Donald Trump is elected U.S. president,…
UK house prices post biggest annual gain since late 2022, Halifax says
British house prices rose last month at the fastest annual pace since late 2022, data from mortgage lender Halifax showed…
Another blow for Germany as industry disappoints
German industrial production fell 2.4% month-on-month in July from 1.7% MoM in June. On the year, industrial production is down…
Greek PM to unveil plan to boost pensions, spending power in major speech
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to unveil plans on Saturday to increase pensions, reduce social security contributions and…
German industrial output slumps, fueling recession fears
German industrial production fell more than expected in July, driven mainly by weak activity in the automotive sector, spurring fears…
China’s ex-central bank governor urges efforts to fight deflationary pressure
China’s former central bank governor Yi Gang said on Friday the country should focus on fighting deflationary pressure as the…
Japan’s revised GDP likely rose in Q2 at same pace as initial estimate: Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely expanded during the April-June quarter at roughly the same solid pace as initially predicted, a Reuters…
Yellen says US labor market healthy despite slower hiring pace
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that the U.S. still has a “good healthy labor market” even though…
After negotiating Brexit, Michel Barnier tasked with propping up Macron
After making his name negotiating Brexit, one of the messiest muddles Brussels has faced in recent years, French Prime Minister…