Euro zone factories show signs of hope but Trump tariffs jolt Asia
The euro zone’s beleaguered manufacturing industry showed some signs of stabilisation last month but factory activity in Asia lost momentum…
Americans have high hopes for Trump’s economy, Gallup poll shows
Americans are more bullish on the U.S. economy and the stock market and more hopeful about falling inflation and borrowing…
Japan’s factory activity extends decline, optimism weakens, PMI shows
Japan’s factory activity fell at the fastest pace in 10 months on sluggish demand, a private-sector survey showed on Monday,…
Brokerages stick to slower pace of Fed rate cut forecasts after inflation report
Most brokerages continue to expect a slower pace of interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2025 after…
India’s rating upgrade a challenge as debt woes trump fiscal prudence, says Fitch
Despite the Indian government’s efforts to consolidate its fiscal position, a sovereign rating upgrade appears challenging due to concerns over…
ECB’s Villeroy says Trump tariffs will increase economic uncertainty
Trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will increase economic uncertainty, French central bank governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau…
President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China and the world holds its breath
Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Even though media reports in the last few days indicated that…
How India’s tax rate tweaks will boost middle class spending
The Indian government on Saturday announced the biggest tax relief in at least a decade to boost consumer demand to…
India’s January factory activity growth hit six-month high, PMI shows
India’s factory activity started 2025 on a positive note, growing at the quickest pace in six months in January largely…
Italian inflation edged up in January
According to preliminary estimates by Istat, Italian inflation accelerated to 1.5% on the year (from 1.3% in December), slightly more…