Wage growth in the euro zone is likely to rebound slightly in the first nine months of next year based on the latest pay deals, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday
November 04, 2026Democrats have scored victories in governor’s races in states long controlled by Republicans and captured a majority of governorships for the first time in two decades
November 02, 2026Another European Central Bank rate hike in December seems almost inevitable, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday, joining an already long list of
November 03, 2026New orders for US factory goods increased more than expected in September, boosted by bookings for aircraft and a range of other goods, government data showed on Tuesday.
November 03, 2026Private sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank edged up their expectations for headline inflation this year and 2027, while also nudging up their economic
November 03, 2026The Canadian government's current fiscal policy is not making it harder for the Bank of Canada to fight inflation, Governor Tiff Macklem told the House of Commons finance
November 03, 2026The dollar seesawed between modest gains and losses on Tuesday as investors gauged uncertainty over a possible US-Iran deal and the outcome of US
November 03, 2026Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is not considering a proposal from an influential economist to slash benchmark interest rates as a
November 03, 2026Private-sector economists raised their forecasts for Brazil's inflation and interest rates in the first weekly central bank poll since left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula
November 03, 2026Financial markets are struggling under the weight of wars, soaring sovereign debt and trade tensions, with signs of trouble showing
November 03, 2026The US dollar will slip in coming months according to FX strategists polled by Reuters who have clung to their long-held bearish view running into
November 03, 2026For 13 years, Rashid Ali has driven a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw around Lahore in eastern Pakistan.
November 03, 2026In the Russian capital Moscow, history teacher Polina Ibragimova was shocked when a utility bill arrived that amounted to more than half her monthly pay.
November 03, 2026Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday in its fifth hike of the year, though a surprisingly narrow 6-3 vote
November 03, 2026The El Nino weather pattern that could cause a record rise in ocean temperatures in coming months poses a "meaningful risk" of higher US inflation in 2027 even as it
November 02, 2026US manufacturing activity picked up in October amid strong domestic demand, keeping inflation at the factory gate elevated.
November 02, 2026Hotel operator Marriott International raised its full-year room revenue growth forecast on Monday, betting on strong travel demand to drive bookings across its
November 02, 2026On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump's Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters' minds are on the economy, with high and
November 02, 2026Global manufacturing activity remained solid in October but factories are increasingly showing strain from rising energy costs while
November 02, 2026The pound was broadly steady against both the dollar and euro on Monday as investor attention shifted from last week's UK budget to an expected Bank of England rate hike on
November 02, 2026At a family-owned factory in Buenos Aires, a machine used to wrap packets of colored socks sits silent.
November 02, 2026France's manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in October after expanding for two consecutive months, as new orders fell at the fastest rate since July 2025 and
November 02, 2026The European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates again to prevent high inflation from getting entrenched and markets may be underestimating what is needed to
November 02, 2026Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but locked in a December rate hike, but left investors guessing how much further it could go once rates approach
November 02, 2026Japan has made gradual progress towards anchoring inflation around the central bank's 2% target, the Bank of Japan said in a report on Monday, bolstering the
November 02, 2026The Bank of England is expected to bow to inflation pressure from soaring energy costs and raise interest rates on Thursday, though it may push
November 02, 2026How to grow a nest egg while protecting it from inflation and market drops
October 31, 2026Americans may feel a bit spooked by Halloween prices
October 31, 2026Credit ratings agency Fitch on Friday revised France's outlook to "negative" from "stable", warning that deteriorating fiscal conditions and political fragmentation are undermining
October 30, 2026By Ann Saphir and Michael S.
October 30, 2026The Federal Reserve needs to raise rates at least two more times to get inflation under control, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said on Friday, in some of the most
October 30, 2026Canada's economy stalled in August for the second straight month as increases in the retail, manufacturing and construction sectors were largely offset
October 30, 2026Many standard measures of economic health are strong, but voters in both parties are increasingly pessimistic.
October 30, 2026Europe’s economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the US-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before
October 30, 2026New data may challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's sense that the US economy can handle a robust expansion without stoking inflation, as a
October 30, 2026The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates further to counter high inflation and prevent it from spiralling into wages, ECB policymakers said on Friday,
October 30, 2026The euro zone economy grew faster than predicted last quarter, displaying exceptional resilience to headwinds from expensive energy, even as surging
October 30, 2026Euro zone companies are bracing for higher wage demands from their workers after a surge in the cost of living caused by the Iran war, a European Central Bank survey
October 30, 2026The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but declared victory in a nearly 14-year battle to hit its price target and signalled vigilance against
October 30, 2026China's factory activity was likely flat in October from the previous month, as the manufacturing sector continued to move at two speeds, with advanced manufacturers racing
October 30, 2026The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but declared victory in a nearly 14-year battle to hit its price target and
October 29, 2026Kana Sekiya, 43, used to shop near a train station in Tokyo on her way back home from work.
October 29, 2026The big three US stock indices fell on Thursday, despite weaker oil prices, lower bond yields and upbeat economic growth data, as a record fall
October 29, 2026Brazil's surprising reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have implications for the global flow of commodities from the
October 29, 2026US stocks slid on Thursday, with investors reassessing big tech's massive AI spending spree as they digested high-profile earnings and
October 29, 2026The US Federal Reserve is appropriately keeping a close watch on US economic data as it shapes its monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund said
October 29, 2026The euro edged higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, while the dollar eased against
October 29, 2026Mastercard on Thursday rounded out a strong quarter for payment networks with a profit beat, as consumer spending held up despite worries over
October 29, 2026Major central banks took a break from interest rate rises this week, but they are by no means done, with energy prices near multi-
October 29, 2026The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday but clearly hinted at another hike
October 29, 2026The US economy grew at its fastest pace in a year in the third quarter, shrugging off higher oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East
October 29, 2026European Central Bank policymakers expect to increase interest rates in December to fight high, energy-led inflation and then pause as a rise in bond yields is set to
October 29, 2026The U.S. economy posted strong growth in the July-September quarter yet inflation remained stubbornly high last month, government reports showed Thursday, painting a mixed picture less than a week before midterm elections in which the uncomfortably high cost of living has become a central issue
October 29, 2026US stock index futures pared declines slightly on Thursday as investors assessed the latest inflation reading, released a day after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates
October 29, 2026The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday, and said inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which
October 29, 2026European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the
October 28, 2026Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president ends an eventful seven years at an institution she
October 29, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
October 29, 2026US economic growth likely accelerated in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI-driven business investment more than offset the impact
October 29, 2026A voting member on the Bank of Korea's board warned that the recent pace of the won's moves warranted close monitoring, signalling caution over the currency even as the
October 29, 2026The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday as expected, but it was not able to comfort bond investors
October 29, 2026The Hong Kong Monetary Authority left its base interest rate unchanged on Thursday at 4.25%, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.
October 29, 2026New Zealand central bank governor Anna Breman said on Thursday chances the bank will hike the official cash rate in December are "high".
October 28, 2026Wall Street rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and as investors focused on key earnings reports.
October 28, 2026Global stocks and major Wall Street indexes gained on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as
October 28, 2026The US dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after the Fed delivered a rate decision in line with expectations, while the New Zealand dollar
October 27, 2026Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the US economy is not running too hot despite some demand pressures from the boom in AI investment, adding
October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, awaiting further data on the path of inflation, and said it would reduce its policy-meeting schedule starting
October 28, 2026The US Federal Trade Commission is demanding information from Walmart, Uber and seven other companies on whether and how they use individuals' personal data such as
October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after
October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint about its next moves
October 27, 2026Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike
October 28, 2026UK finance minister John Healey offered help on Wednesday to households buffeted by "global economic storms", easing the hit from rising
October 27, 2026U_K_ Treasury chief John Healey has used his first budget statement to offer households and businesses support with their energy bills this winter in the face of what he termed “global economic storms.”
October 28, 2026The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its key policy rate for the first time in more than three years and said further increases
October 28, 2026What to expect from the Fed today
October 28, 2026Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday unveiled its holiday meal basket price at $3.50 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022 at a time US shoppers are
October 28, 2026Iranian families are cutting back on food, housing and education as the eight-month-old war with the United States fuels one of the country's worst inflation
October 28, 2026Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping
October 28, 2026A recent national survey reveals a US electorate that is unsettled, gloomy and likely looking for political change.
October 28, 2026The Bank of Canada is widely expected to increase its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday, in a move seen by most economists
October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections centered on the cost of living, as
October 28, 2026German consumer sentiment is set to slip marginally heading into November, a survey showed on Wednesday, amid growing inflation and subdued income prospects.
October 28, 2026Investors have long treated the US dollar as a refuge when markets fall, but foreign money chasing returns from the AI boom could weaken that safe-haven role if
October 28, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The shocker in Asia's trading day came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which unexpectedly left rates on hold, sending the kiwi
October 28, 2026The world's top consumer goods and food companies, from Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble to Nestle and Reckitt, have warned of
October 27, 2026The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro, yen and sterling on Tuesday amid market positioning ahead of a
October 27, 2026High inflation will persist in the global economy well into next year, according to hundreds of economists polled by Reuters, who are now increasingly concerned that
October 27, 2026US consumer confidence improved in October amid an easing in gasoline prices, though frustration with the rising cost of living persisted, a survey showed on Tuesday.
October 27, 2026US single-family house prices increased further in August, despite rising mortgage rates weighing on demand for housing.
October 27, 2026Wall Street considers it settled that the Federal Reserve will hold
October 27, 2026American consumers say the rising cost of living is a top concern — one that's changed how they shop.
October 27, 2026Japan's core consumer price index, which strips out one-off factors, rose in September at the fastest annual pace in three years, data
October 26, 2026Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting
October 27, 2026Britain's main retail trade body warned on Tuesday that shops are now increasingly unable to absorb the impact of rising costs, after its data showed prices increased at the
October 26, 2026The Bank of Japan will likely consider raising interest rates at each upcoming meeting, according to a new book by former bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda, who
October 27, 2026US President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3
October 26, 2026Stocks mostly rose on Monday, lifted by renewed optimism around AI as Anthropic filed for a US IPO and as investors awaited more 'Big Tech'
October 26, 2026Global shares advanced on Monday, with investors focused on central bank meetings and a week of corporate earnings that will
October 25, 2026The euro fell against the dollar on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings and with crude oil prices remaining elevated, while the Brazilian
October 26, 2026The markets are starting to act seriously weird. Blame AI
October 26, 2026British retailers this month reported the smallest fall in sales in a year and a half, a survey from the Confederation of British Industry showed on Monday, bucking the
October 26, 2026Federal Reserve policymakers have telegraphed they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week, but with inflation concerns still front and center,
October 26, 2026Euro zone firms are having a harder time getting credit from their banks just as their finances are squeezed by more expensive fuel and higher costs, a European Central
October 26, 2026One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs
October 26, 2026A mix of volatile bond markets, sticky inflation and shifting foreign exchange dynamics is creating a risk to Asia-focused banks
October 26, 2026Japan's top automobile industry union group is looking to move beyond wage demands aimed merely at keeping pace with inflation in next
October 26, 2026Brazil's economy has beaten expectations in recent years, but mounting debt and entrenched structural problems could complicate leftist
October 25, 2026Brazilians headed to the ballot box on Sunday, in a runoff vote that pits right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair
October 25, 2026A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer
October 25, 2026Stocks fell on Wall Street as the market came under increasing pressure from rising oil prices
October 23, 2026Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest
October 23, 2026Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices
October 23, 2026US business activity slowed modestly in October, though robust demand allowed companies to raise prices for goods and services, a sign that inflation
October 23, 2026Canadian retail sales rose 1.2% in August from July to C$74.57 billion ($53.2 billion), slightly less than expected, and were led by higher sales at
October 23, 2026Airfares are way up compared to last year. Don’t expect it to change this holiday season
October 23, 2026British businesses are having their strongest month for activity since February as new orders grow and AI-related demand picks up, according to a survey published on Friday.
October 23, 2026Growth across the euro zone's private sector slowed to its weakest pace in four months in October, hurt by an energy-driven rise in costs and a renewed
October 23, 2026Gustavo Raul Perez furrows his brow over a notebook at the hardware shop he has run for six
October 23, 2026Germany's private sector growth softened in October as inflows of new work rose only modestly, a preliminary business survey showed on Friday.
October 23, 2026(Corrects to fix typographical error in paragraph 5) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
October 23, 2026The European Central Bank meets on Thursday against a backdrop of upheaval in France and an Iran war that is keeping energy prices
October 23, 2026The yen was on track for its strongest daily gain in almost a month on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid fragile equity markets, elevated crude
October 22, 2026The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week amid low layoffs, suggesting a modest pickup
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