Macroeconomics, central banks, fiscal policy and global trade
The Economy section follows global macroeconomic developments — Federal Reserve policy, interest rate decisions, inflation data (CPI, PCE, core), GDP releases, employment reports, and central bank communications from the ECB, Bank of England, and beyond. Coverage includes fiscal policy, government debt, global trade dynamics, and the downstream effects on equity and bond markets. Articles are published hourly from international wire services and economic research publications.
Strong export growth across three regions is reshaping India’s external balances and influencing monetary policy outlook for investors.
EU tariffs aimed at Chinese steel are squeezing Ukrainian producers, while India warns that excess liquidity could drive capital flight in 2027, reshaping global trade and emerging‑market flows.
Attacks on Saudi Arabia's primary airport threaten the kingdom's non-oil diversification strategy and global energy supply chains.
The city’s failure to convert a single vacant office into housing signals deeper strains in urban real‑estate finance that could ripple through mortgages, municipal bonds and regional employment.
As the federal government steps up as the most aggressive commercial real estate lender, the ripple effects reach taxpayers, homebuyers and investors alike.
As Asian investors pull back from French debt, the looming 125 bn euro deficit gap could force the ECB to keep rates higher for longer.
Banque de France warns that rising borrowing costs could squeeze public services and household budgets as France’s debt‑service burden climbs.
Rising Treasury yields are pulling up borrowing costs worldwide, squeezing household budgets and pressuring government debt loads.
The Reserve Bank’s October 2026 Financial Stability Review warns that rising debt levels could curb consumer spending and tighten bank lending.
