US weekly jobless claims increase marginally; unit labor costs growth strong
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting no material change in the…
US fiscal strain looms as key challenge for newly elected Trump
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump will face fiscal challenges that could threaten the country’s standing in the global debt…
US wholesale inventories revised lower in September
U.S. wholesale inventories fell more than initially thought in September amid a sharp decline in motor vehicle stocks. The Commerce…
Europe urges Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars
European leaders meeting in Budapest on Thursday urged Donald Trump from afar to avoid trade wars, maintain support for Ukraine…
Rising Global South needs development rethink to continue momentum – UNCTAD deputy
Developing countries, while growing in importance on the world stage, still need more voice and new development strategies to enhance…
UK house prices hit record high but rise by least in 3 months, Halifax says
British house prices hit a new record high in October but the 0.2% rise from September was the smallest in…
German industrial production still not bottoming out
German industrial production fell by 2.5% month-on-month in September from +2.6% MoM in August. On the year, industrial production is…
US worker productivity rises moderately in third quarter; labor costs elevated
U.S. worker productivity increased moderately in the third quarter, resulting in only a gradual slowdown in labor costs that could…
Pressure piles on Germany’s Scholz to hold quick confidence vote
German opposition parties and business groups on Thursday urgedChancellor Olaf Scholz to trigger new elections quickly after his rocky three-way…
Uncertainty prevails as top exporter Vietnam braces for volatility with Trump
Vietnam faces trade volatility with a new Trump presidency, officials and supply chain experts told Reuters, as the country could…