U.K. Economy Posted Faster-Than-Expected Growth Ahead of Energy-Price Shock
The surprise reading for February came before the jump in energy prices that followed the U.S. and Israeli attacks on […]
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China reported accelerating economic growth to start the year, driven by robust exports, but shock waves from the Iran war threaten its momentum
Beijing reported first-quarter GDP growth of 5%, driven by robust exports, but shock waves from the Iran war threaten its
See the breakdown of economists’ responses to our recent survey on the outlook for growth, inflation, oil prices and recession following the Iran war
Economists’ forecasts from a WSJ survey on the outlook for growth, inflation, oil prices and recession risks following the Iran
My Broadway Debut
Last week, I saw the play Every Billiant Thing, which was absolutely fantastic. As this NY Times article describes, audience
President Trump doubled down on the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying that he won’t drop the probe and threatening to fire Powell if he doesn’t resign
The president signaled he won’t drop a Justice Department’s investigation into Powell. Source link
Eurozone Industrial Production Rose Unexpectedly
Industrial production rose 0.4% on month, following a fall in January, the European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat said Wednesday. Source
Bank of Korea Nominee Seen Prioritizing Price Stability
Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song said he sees rising price pressures alongside growing downside risks to growth in
A prolonged Middle East conflict could slash global growth to rates seen only in the deepest recent recessions, the International Monetary Fund warned in its latest set of forecasts
The international lender sees a modest downgrade if the war ends soon, but much weaker growth and higher inflation in
China’s export momentum slowed sharply in March, signaling the Middle East war is weighing on global demand and threatening a driver of growth
The Middle East war is weighing on global demand and threatening a growth driver for Beijing. Source link
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government after electoral victories Monday night and defections to his Liberal Party caucus over the past six months
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cemented his hold on power after electoral victories Monday night and defections to his Liberal