World’s 2nd largest economy confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors
China, the world’s second largest economy after the U.S., has confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to…
How economic governance makes or breaks EU enlargement
Comparing Central and Eastern Europe with the Western Balkans, Visnja Vukov argues that the EU’s governance of economic integration is…
China sees strong rebound in FDI
Net inflows of foreign direct investment to China quadrupled in 2025 according to balance-of-payments data, official figures showed, signaling a…
Global stability: superficial mirage or structural strength?
The latest update of the IMF’s World Economic Outlook highlights stable growth expectations for the global economy (GDP +3.3% in…
Survey shows UK firms pulling back permanent hiring after labour law changes
UK employers are scaling back plans to recruit permanent staff as new labour laws increase costs and operational complexity, according…
Eurozone industrial upturn to continue despite December dip
Structural headwinds won’t stop the cyclical recovery Eurozone industrial production fell by 1.4% month-on-month in December but still grew by…
India’s Jobless Rate Edges Higher in January
India’s unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in January 2026 from 4.8% in December, coming in above market expectations of 4.8%.…
UK asking prices flat as buyers gain biggest edge since 2020, Rightmove data shows
British house asking prices were virtually unchanged in February after a record January jump, but buyers are facing their best…
Japan’s economy grows 0.2% in Q4, below expectations
Japan’s economy grew by an annualized real 0.2 percent for the quarter ending December 2025, the first expansion in two…
Japan GDP grows far below expectations in Q4 amid weak capex, exports
Japan’s economy grew at a much slower rate than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, as business spending came…