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U.S. Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.5 percent as consumer spending jumps 3.2 percent, AI investment offsets trade and inflation risks

U.S. Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.5 percent as consumer spending jumps 3.2 percent, AI investment offsets trade and inflation risks

Strong household demand offsets pressure from trade and geopolitical uncertainty

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 6-3 vote as inflation risks rise

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 6-3 vote as inflation risks rise

Policymakers retain flexibility while monitoring wages, prices and global energy markets

Japan cuts fiscal 2026 growth outlook to 0.9 percent as energy costs rise

Japan cuts fiscal 2026 growth outlook to 0.9 percent as energy costs rise

Higher oil prices are expected to weaken household spending and corporate profits while pushing inflation higher

ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent as euro-area inflation eases to 2.8 percent, Middle East energy risks cloud outlook

ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent as euro-area inflation eases to 2.8 percent, Middle East energy risks cloud outlook

Policymakers are assessing whether the energy shock will create persistent price pressures

U.K. inflation falls to 15-month low of 2.6 percent as fuel, food prices ease

U.K. inflation falls to 15-month low of 2.6 percent as fuel, food prices ease

The surprise slowdown offers relief to households while renewed energy risks cloud the outlook

Euro area swings to $8.9 billion trade deficit as imports rise 10 percent, EU gap hits $13.8 billion

Euro area swings to $8.9 billion trade deficit as imports rise 10 percent, EU gap hits $13.8 billion

An energy shortfall and weaker manufacturing surplus reversed last year’s EUR15 billion goods trade surplus

Bank of Korea raises rate to 2.75 percent in first hike since 2023 as inflation hits 3.2 percent

Bank of Korea raises rate to 2.75 percent in first hike since 2023 as inflation hits 3.2 percent

The central bank signaled that further increases may follow as inflation and household debt risks persist

U.S. trade deficit widens to 14-month high of $77.6 billion as AI investment fuels import surge

U.S. trade deficit widens to 14-month high of $77.6 billion as AI investment fuels import surge

Record capital goods imports and strong domestic demand weighed on second-quarter growth

Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Fresh Eurostat data suggests price pressures in the euro area are becoming less intense

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth

U.K. interest rates stay at 3.75 percent as Bank of England warns over energy price uncertainty

U.K. interest rates stay at 3.75 percent as Bank of England warns over energy price uncertainty

The central bank warned that geopolitical tensions are clouding the inflation outlook

Eurozone’s inflation rises to 3.2 percent in May as services keep price pressures elevated

Eurozone’s inflation rises to 3.2 percent in May as services keep price pressures elevated

Eurostat data showed inflation accelerated across both the euro area and the European Union

U.K. GDP shrinks 0.1 percent in April as services drive decline, inflation eases to 2.8 percent

U.K. GDP shrinks 0.1 percent in April as services drive decline, inflation eases to 2.8 percent

Mixed signals from inflation and GDP leave policymakers balancing stability and weak momentum

Eurozone’s May Composite PMI falls to 48.5 as shrinking demand, inflation signal 0.2 percent Q2 GDP contraction

Eurozone’s May Composite PMI falls to 48.5 as shrinking demand, inflation signal 0.2 percent Q2 GDP contraction

Private sector activity contracts at fastest pace in 18 months

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

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U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks

MPC 8-1 vote warns of rising U.K. inflation risks from oil shock

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Energy prices spiked 10.9 percent amid SoH blockade fueling stagflation fears

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Central bank keeps policy steady in 6–3 vote as market expected

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy

Gasoline prices climbed 21.2 percent in March, marking record increase since 1967

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

Fed officials forecast slower progress toward 2 percent inflation goal amid energy volatility

ECB President Lagarde signals potential rate hikes to counter energy shock

ECB President Lagarde signals potential rate hikes to counter energy shock

Lagarde stated that a moderate overshoot of the inflation target could justify measured tightening

Japan’s core consumer inflation slows below central bank’s 2 percent target in February

Japan’s core consumer inflation slows below central bank’s 2 percent target in February

Core inflation eased from 2 percent in January to 1.6 percent in February, falling below the BOJ’s 2 percent target for the first time since March 2022