International

  • Jul 2
  • 2 min read

ECB is in no rush to cut interest rates again

Euro-area inflation eased slightly to 2.5% in June and the ECB central banking forum has begun in Sintra, Portugal

International
  • Jul 1
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Soft landing for global economy but many risks persist

The BIS signals that while a soft landing remains on track, monetary and fiscal policy will be historically tight ahead

International
  • Jul 1
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Export orders signal very modest world trade recovery

The manufacturing PMIs for June showed export orders falling markedly in the euro-area, UK, Japan and ASEAN

International
  • Jun 28
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Early releases suggest little change in euro-area CPI

Spain, France and Italy reported few changes in consumer price inflation (CPI) in June

EU
  • Jun 28
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Digitally delivered services will grow rapidly

The WTO and World Bank have held a three-day meeting to help developing economies trade more in digital services

International
  • Jun 27
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UK financial solidity risks linger despite bank health

The UK Financial Stability report praises bank health but highlights the risk of an asset-price correction

United Kingdom
  • Jun 26
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Weak consumer confidence signposts softer growth ahead

Germany and the United States both reported weaker consumer confidence

International
  • Jun 26
  • 2 min read

Social media will alter the retail investing landscape

Social-media investors again bought up GameStop shares after Keith Gill -- ‘Roaring Kitty’ -- returned to social media

United States