31
May
GLOBAL ECONOMY
The US economy grew by 1.60% in Q1 2026, up from 0.50% in Q4 2025 but below the earlier 2% estimate, reflecting...
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24
May
GLOBAL ECONOMY
In the US, the April 2026 FOMC minutes released this week signaled a hawkish tilt, with most policymakers open to further tightening...
17
May
GLOBAL ECONOMY
This week, the Iran war remained in a fragile ceasefire phase, but tensions stayed elevated as President Trump said the truce was...
10
May
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US Trade deficit widened to $60.30billion, the largest this year, as imports hit a one‑year high (+2.30% month-on-month to $381.00billion) on strong...
03
May
GLOBAL ECONOMY
The Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75%, marking an unusually split 8–4 vote, acknowledging heightened uncertainty from Middle East tensions; markets still expect...
27
Apr
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US initial jobless claims rose modestly to 214,000 and continuing claims edged up to 1.82 million, both still historically low, underscoring limited...
19
Apr
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US Producer inflation remained volatile with headline PPI rising 0.50% month-on-month (m/m) and 4% year-on-year (y/y), driven by a 1.60% jump in...
12
Apr
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US macro conditions weakened amid rising inflation, persistent fiscal pressures, and mixed growth. The budget deficit widened to $164.10billion as 4% year-on-year...
05
Apr
GLOBAL ECONOMY
The US Dollar index climbed toward 100 as renewed uncertainty over the Iran conflict boosted safe‑haven demand. President Trump offered no clear...
29
Mar
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US construction spending fell 0.30% in January to $2.19trillion, driven by a 0.60% drop in private construction, Q4 nonfarm productivity revised down...