Global Economy

The Fed delivered a second straight reduction in October driven by the summer’s sudden deterioration in the US labor market

World economy surprisingly resilient to tariffs, OECD says

OECD continues to predict global growth will slow to 2.9% in 2026 from 3.2% in 2025 as the full effects of levies on trade have yet to be felt.

US central bankers flock to Jackson Hole at pivotal moment

Powell may also drop some hints about the Fed’s thinking ahead of its September policy meeting

Strategic interdependence is rewiring the global economy

It is no longer sufficient for the US-China trade relationship to be driven solely by cost and efficiency

Charting the global economy: Tariffs trickling to US consumers

In China, a 5.2% increase in second-quarter gross domestic product beat expectations, bringing the official 5% expansion goal for the year within reach

Charting the global economy: Consumer spending weakens in US

China’s industrial firms saw their profits drop the most since October, illustrating weakness in an economy strained by higher US tariffs and lingering deflationary pressure

The papal call for debt relief that might not be needed

Low- and middle-income countries are performing surprisingly well despite Trump’s tariff wars

Treasuries ‘fire sale’ sends long-term yields soaring worldwide

The yield on 30-year Treasuries surged as much as 25 basis points to a level unseen since November 2023

Trump's trade war salvo rocks global markets | N18G

Investors on Monday bought dollars, sold stocks and worried about inflation. A scramble ensued to assess the risk of a trade war after Donald Trump put tariffs on top U.S. trading partners. Trump's ordered additional levies of 25% on imports from Mexico and most goods from Canada, as well as 10% on goods from China. They're set to take effect on Tuesday, and will affect $1.3 trillion of goods, or more than 40% of all U.S. imports. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down over 1% in early trade, set for its biggest one-day slide this year. And the euro currency also dropped more than 1%

Trump’s win sparked euphoria in markets, now comes the real test

Tariffs are the biggest risk, sparking fears that the administration’s plans could lead to more prolonged and unpredictable trade wars than during his first presidency

Martin Wolf: The global economy has proved surprisingly resilient

But significant downside risks will continue to pose a challenge for policymakers

S&P Global says countries likely to default more often in coming decade

The report’s findings are a stark warning as the world exits a punishing round of sovereign debt defaults – even as wealthy creditor nations said earlier this year that the risk of debt crisis that has weighed on the world was beginning to recede.

US Markets: Volatility is about to make a comeback

A transformative period may be imminent for the US and global economy — and it will bring more risk

Global Economy: Long wait for rate cuts may be just beginning

Obsessing over small misses in monthly data may obscure a broader point: Central banking’s golden era might have passed

IMF lifts global growth forecast citing unexpected 'resilience'

Despite the upgrade, global growth is predicted to remain below its recent historical average of 3.8 percent this year

LIVE: IMF On Latest Forecast For The Global Economy | World Economic Outlook 2024

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas and Daniel Leigh present the latest forecast for the global economy. Watch!

What we really know about the global economy

From demography to technology, we must pay attention to the forces that will certainly shape our future

Charting the Global Economy: Fed to lead pivot toward interest-rate cuts

Year of rate cuts anticipated, led by the Federal Reserve. Traders bet on Fed's aggressive approach as inflation control poses challenges.

Gold drops 1% to 3-week low as early Fed rate cut hopes fade

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of other major currencies, was steady after posting its best week since July 2023, with data on Friday showing firms in the U.S. employed more people than expected in December.

Dollar edges lower, index on track for worst year since 2020

Data on Friday showed U.S. prices fell in November for the first in more than 3-1/2 years, pushing the annual increase in inflation further below 3% and boosting expectations of an interest rate cut in March.

Charting the global economy: Festive cheer for Fed as US inflation softens, BOJ sticks with negative rates

World’s five largest container liners — with 65% of global capacity — have suspended transits through the Red Sea. This means higher shipping costs and longer delivery timelines. How will this affect inflation in Europe?

Code Red: Red Sea crisis may hobble the global economy

Though Iran has denied any involvement in the attacks, it has been facing increasing pressure not only from the US, but also from partners like China and India.

Dollar hits four-month low as Fed signals 2024 rate cuts, NOK stronger after rate hike

The kiwi rose over 1% versus the greenback to as high as $0.6249, despite data showing the New Zealand economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter.