German Industry’s Resilient Streak Continues Despite Lingering Uncertainty
German industrial production unexpectedly rose in June, extending a run of resilient manufacturing data that suggests Europe’s largest economy has
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China’s Export Growth Remains Robust Despite Renewed U.S. Tensions
China’s export growth maintained robust in July, though at a slower pace from June, on persistently strong global demand for
President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday that will set a 15% tariff on imports of solar panels and components.
The action aimed to cut U.S. reliance on Chinese-made panels and polysilicon, which is critical for semiconductors and solar-energy systems.
Bank of Mexico Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged
The central bank’s board voted unanimously to keep the overnight interest-rate target at 6.5%, and and reiterated its expectation that
There is concern about how AI is affecting work as each new month brings a wave of job-cut announcements from large employers. Here’s how this year’s layoffs are stacking up.
Tech sector has been the hardest hit of 2026 Source link
Sen. Warren is pressing the Commerce Department for details on upcoming changes to official inflation numbers, the latest corner of the typically obscure federal statistics system to spark a political squabble
Coming revisions to a key price index are likely to nudge inflation readings lower. Source link
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims ticked up last week, but were still in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market. Source
Eurozone Retail Sales Retreat as Consumers Still Fret Over War
Retail sales in the eurozone fell in June and was the second decline in the four full months since the
German Factory Orders Continue to Defy Growing Headwinds
While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Jumped in June
While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further