Brexit’s slow‑burn hit to the UK economy
The UK is once again debating why its economy has grown slowly since the mid‑2010s. This column examines the impact…
In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a ’Truss shock’
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was finalising her $137 billion spending plan last month, which in recent weeks has put…
How Europe wants to unlock Russia’s frozen cash for Ukraine
The European Union is trying to lend Ukraine tens of billions of dollars, as support from Washington wanes, Russia ekes…
Federal Reserve favorite faces contradictory bind
Kevin Hassett is the minimum viable candidate to lead the Federal Reserve. Despite ties to a belligerently easy-money-keen President Donald…
French industrial rebound loses steam
Momentum weakens Manufacturing output in France edged down slightly in October, falling by 0.1% after a strong 0.9% increase in…
German industrial orders rise more than expected in October
German industrial orders rose more than expected in October, data showed on Friday, though the increase was driven by large-scale…
China’s economy is a global climate changer saving the planet
China’s economy is the only one in the world that has the capacity to transition the entire planet to a…
China home prices to fall 3.7% this year, extending declines into 2026- Reuters poll
China’s home prices are forecast to decline 3.7% this year, broadly in line with the previous poll, and to continue…
Reserve Bank of India cuts rates and injects liquidity amid benign inflation
The RBI lowers policy rate and announces measures to inject liquidity The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate…
Fitch Ratings: U.S. Structured Finance Shows Pockets of Risk Amid Broad Expansion
Most U.S. structured finance sectors are experiencing normal credit cycle expansion rather than dangerous asset bubbles, though several areas warrant…