Economy

Japan's enormous central-bank investment portfolio is becoming an unexpected source of potential government revenue. As Tokyo searches for ways to finance strategic industries without placing further pressure on public borrowing, attention has...

After three years without an increase, British interest rates could be heading upwards again. The Bank of England was expected on Thursday to lift Bank Rate from 3.75% to 4%, as a renewed surge in energy costs threatened to reverse progress against...

The US dollar fell to a one-month low on Wednesday after Democratic victories in the congressional midterm elections unsettled investors and raised expectations of greater scrutiny of the country's technology industry. Democrats secured majorities...

China's yuan weakened to its lowest level in more than two weeks on Wednesday as investors assessed a central bank decision intended to slow the currency's recent appreciation. The People's Bank of China announced that financial institutions must...

Eurozone inflation reached a three-year high in October, intensifying expectations that the European Central Bank may need to increase interest rates again as rising energy prices spread through the economy. Preliminary figures from Eurostat showed...

Manufacturing activity across major economies remained resilient in October, but rising energy costs and supply disruptions are creating fresh pressure on industrial production. New surveys released on 2 November reveal a global manufacturing sector...

The Bank of England is approaching a closely watched policy decision as renewed inflation pressures increase expectations of its first interest rate rise since August 2023. Economists surveyed ahead of Thursday's meeting expect the central bank to...

The eurozone has delivered another economic surprise, growing faster than economists expected despite high energy costs and unsettled global conditions. Preliminary figures released on 30 October showed an expansion of 0.4% in the third quarter,...

Christine Lagarde will step down as president of the European Central Bank on 7 February 2027, ending her tenure about nine months earlier than scheduled. The announcement on 29 October introduces a major leadership transition as the euro area...

The United States economy expanded faster than expected in the third quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience despite higher borrowing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets. Gross domestic product increased at an annualised rate of 3.4...

Britain has offered millions of households help with rising energy bills in a budget shaped by inflation, expensive borrowing and pressure on public finances. Chancellor John Healey's first fiscal statement under Prime Minister Andy Burnham combined...

US inflation accelerated in September, reviving speculation that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its October meeting. The stronger-than-expected figures complicate efforts to contain prices without placing further pressure on...

Major oil companies are pursuing investment opportunities in the Middle East despite the conflict between the United States and Iran, betting that access to abundant, inexpensive reserves can justify heightened security risks. Executives from Shell,...

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 3.75 per cent as rising inflation complicates the outlook for monetary policy. The decision reflects a cautious approach, with policymakers weighing renewed price pressures against a still-fragile...

A proposed expansion of Canada-EU ties has raised fresh trade uncertainty after US President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on Europe. The dispute adds another layer of risk for businesses already navigating shifting trade policies...

The Federal Reserve is approaching its September meeting with inflation once again complicating the economic outlook. Markets broadly expect a quarter-point rate increase, which would lift the federal funds target range to 3.75–4 per cent and mark...

The Himalayan glacier crisis is moving from an environmental warning to an economic threat, with accelerating ice loss putting water-dependent industries, energy systems, and millions of livelihoods under increasing pressure. The region’s changing...

Europe’s intensifying summer heat is becoming a growing economic concern, with climate-related disruption adding pressure to inflation, energy markets, and government planning. The impact of extreme temperatures highlights how environmental risks...

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of US goods have taken effect, intensifying trade tensions between two closely connected economies. The measures add fresh pressure to business costs, consumer prices and investment confidence, while...

Japan’s foreign reserves suffered their largest monthly decline on record in August as Tokyo intensified efforts to stabilise the yen, exposing the growing cost of defending the currency against persistent market pressure. The intervention offers...