5 things you need to know about the global economy in 2026
The global economy showed notable resilience in 2025, performing better than anticipated despite repeated shocks and heightened uncertainty. Trade flows…
Soaring US services clouds the Fed rate cut story
December’s US service sector ISM index is remarkably strong, rising to 54.4 from 52.6 and above the 52.2 consensus prediction…
Euro zone economy ends 2025 on benign note even as risks linger
Euro zone inflation slowed to 2% last month, capping a surprisingly benign year price-wise for the currency bloc, even as…
German labour market records worst December reading since 2010
German unemployment increased by 22,900, bringing the unemployment figure to 2.908 million, the highest December level since 2010. According to…
More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns
More than 145 countries agreed on Monday to amend a 2021 global minimum corporate tax agreement, addressing Washington’s concerns the…
Fed’s Kashkari sees risk jobless rate could ‘pop’ higher
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari on Monday said inflation is slowly trending down, but there is a risk the…
Why we expect the next Bank of England rate cut in March
The Bank of England outlook is uncertain “Always predict what a central bank will do, not what you think it…
India forecasts 2025/26 economic growth at 7.4%
India’s economy is expected to grow (INGDPY=ECI) 7.4% in the fiscal year ending in March, the National Statistics Office said…