UK surveyors turn more upbeat about housing market outlook
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market showed some signs of turning a corner last month as…
US producer prices increase moderately in November
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices picked up slightly in November amid a surge in the…
Strong US retail sales in November showcase economy’s resilience
Retail sales increase 0.6% in November Core retail sales advance 0.4% Producer prices rise 0.2% in November after…
Quebec premier quitting ahead of election that separatists look set to win
OTTAWA, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Quebec premier Francois Legault said on Wednesday he was resigning after more than…
US current account deficit contracts sharply in the third quarter
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. current account deficit narrowed sharply in the third quarter as tariffs…
China’s 2025 Canadian trade slump to remind visiting Carney of economic stakes
Item 1 of 4 Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney inspects the honour guard upon his arrival at Beijing…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025 China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up…
US consumer inflation increases steadily, but households paying more for food and rents
Consumer Price Index increases 0.3% in December Food, rents were the main drivers of consumer inflation Underlying inflation…
World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 amid tariffs but fading dynamism
World Bank sees global GDP growth at 2.6% versus 2.7% in 2025 Growth forecasts slightly above global lender’s…
Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% after warnings on asset bubbles
HANOI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank has cut its target for credit growth to around 15%…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than…
UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s jobs market cooled in December but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose…