Economy

Weak retail activity, softer industrial output, and falling investment raise new questions about the strength of China’s recovery

Treasury secretary says energy driven price spikes are temporary and believes the U.S. economy is heading toward a period of “substantial disinflation”

Strong First Quarter Growth Gives Britain Temporary Relief Before Middle East Crisis Intensifies

Analysts warn that expanding Treasury bill issuance may reduce interest expenses temporarily while increasing long-term financial risks for Britain

Political instability in Westminster, leadership uncertainty in the Labour Party, and rising gilt volatility raise fresh concerns over UK fiscal credibility

New import taxes on gold and silver signal growing concerns over India’s widening trade deficit, soaring energy bills, and record demand for bullion

Rising energy prices, stubborn inflation pressures, and growing concerns over consumer expectations are forcing investors to rethink the outlook for Federal Reserve policy

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul back a new pied-à-terre tax targeting ultra-luxury properties, but experts question whether the policy will meaningfully improve affordability or generate the expected revenue

Rising tensions in the Middle East are shaking energy markets, with traders now betting that U.S. drivers could soon face the highest gasoline prices in years.

Escalating tensions between Washington, Tehran, and Israel are rattling global energy markets, threatening oil supplies, and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Sadiq Khan says Brexit continues to damage the U.K. economy and urges the Labour Party to make EU re-entry a central promise before the next general election.

From Asia to Europe, governments and investors are closely watching the high-stakes Beijing meeting that could reshape global trade, energy security, and the balance of power between the world’s two largest economies.

Rising energy prices, stronger holiday spending, and supply chain disruptions lift China’s consumer and producer inflation while exports continue to outperform expectations.

Rising oil prices, currency pressure, and growing trade risks are forcing India to encourage lower fuel consumption, reduced overseas spending, and fewer gold imports amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Retailers are adding workers at the fastest pace in months, but weakening consumer confidence, rising fuel costs, and recession fears are beginning to raise concerns about how long the momentum can last.

Rising borrowing costs, Trump’s renewed tariff threats, and escalating Middle East tensions deepen uncertainty for Britain and global markets