US October trade deficit lowest since 2009 as imports decline
The U.S. trade deficit contracted sharply in October, hitting the lowest level since mid-2009 as imports declined, a trend that…
ECB’s Santos Pereira: monetary policy has done its job, no need to change rates
European Central Bank policymaker Alvaro Santos Pereira urged governments to do more to lift growth in the euro zone, saying…
Beyond borders: how new trade and investment corridors are reshaping global business
There is currently an unprecedented level of disruption in the global economy. This disruption stems from a combination of multiple…
Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump said that “only time will tell” how long the United States will maintain oversight of Venezuela…
The robots are coming! Or are they?
The rise of artificial intelligence, which sounds like something out of a dystopian thriller, has economists (and everyone else) wondering…
Asia-Pacific Sovereigns Outlook ‘Neutral’ for 2026, Reflecting Resilience
Most sovereigns in the region should have sufficient buffers in 2026 to weather higher US tariffs and slower growth in…
UK house prices rise by least since March 2024, Halifax data shows
British house prices rose by a slower-than-expected 0.3% in the 12 months to December, the weakest annual increase since March…
German engineering orders rise for second month on foreign demand
German engineering firms reported a boost in orders in November, with a high volume of orders for large-scale facilities from…
Western European Sovereigns Outlook Is ‘Neutral’ for 2026
Fitch Ratings’ 2026 sector outlook for western Europe is ‘neutral’, as most countries have proved to be more resilient to…
German president says US is destroying world order
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticised the U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not…