Today: October 15, 2026
Today: October 15, 2026

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Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming

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Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

The expansion in Spain's service sector picked up pace in September as increased demand lifted activity despite a surge in operating expenses, a business survey showed on Monday.

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Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows

Italy's service sector grew in September at the slowest pace in three months, a survey showed on Monday, as cost pressures intensified once again, driven by turmoil in the

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Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies aimed at boosting demand, former Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi

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Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter as rising borrowing costs bite

Global M&A activity in the third quarter totalled $993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to

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Canadian factory PMI hits six-month low in September on trade frictions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in six months in September as trade frictions and elevated energy prices weighed on activity,

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Investors wary of slowdown in US corporate profit boom

A massive year for corporate profit growth is driving US stock market gains, but investors' hesitancy that the good times will roll on without a hitch is

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Spanish manufacturing returns to growth in September, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing sector resumed growth in September as output rose for the first time in four months despite sluggish demand and higher prices, while business confidence

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French manufacturing expands at slower pace in September, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in September, although the pace of growth slowed as new orders fell, a business survey showed on Thursday.

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India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in September, ending a three-month slowdown as robust demand drove the fastest growth in factory activity in seven months,

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Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has done "a very bad job" of explaining his economic record as his job approval rating

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FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider

President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. has the “best poverty numbers in history,” meaning less poverty now than at any other time

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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.

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Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth

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Chinese factory activity expands in September amid AI boom

China's factory activity expanded in September, official and private surveys showed on Wednesday, as easing weather disruptions allowed

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China services growth hits three-month high, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September, as stronger new orders, including from overseas, lifted output, a private-sector

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Canada's economic growth unchanged in July, August likely to expand 0.2%

Canada's economic growth was flat in July, data showed on Tuesday, in line with expectations and signaling a slower start to the third quarter after a

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Battered bond market braces for a new era of interest rates

The world's biggest sovereign bond markets are heading for their worst month in years as soaring energy costs fan

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China factories seen rebounding in September as Beijing signals more aid: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely swung back to growth in September after two months of contraction, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, though a cabinet meeting on Monday

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In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power

Legislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district

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Global AI trade could revive after recent pullback, J.P. Morgan says

The recent pullback in the global AI trade has improved investor positioning, made valuations attractive and could spur a re-engagement, particularly in semiconductor stocks, J.P.

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US core capital goods orders point to robust growth in business spending on equipment

New orders for key US-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in August and data for the prior month was revised sharply higher,

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Jobs report, inflation data to test US rate path, economic strength

Investors will sift through reports on employment and inflation in the coming week to assess chances of a sharper trajectory of interest rate hikes,

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Argentina economic activity dips 1.4% in July

Argentina's economic activity fell 1.4% in July compared with the same month a year earlier, data from the country's official national statistics agency showed on

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Brazil central bank says 2027 slowdown key to inflation convergence

Brazil's central bank sees a slowdown in economic activity next year as essential for inflation to converge to its 3% target, a senior official said on Thursday.

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Dollar ascends to fresh 2-month high on inflation worry, Fed hike expectations

The dollar hit a fresh two-month high on Thursday as Treasury yields rose and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes

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Mexican economy grows 0.8% in July from June

Mexico's economy picked up in July, expanding by 0.8% from the prior month, official data showed on Thursday. That was faster than a Reuters poll forecast for 0.2% growth.

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Brazil central bank sees inflation near target at key horizon, trims growth outlook

Brazil's central bank on Thursday projected inflation close to its 3% target at the policy horizon relevant for its next interest-rate decision,

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Fed again hoping for a pain-free landing from current inflation spike

US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so

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Bonds bomb

Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet.

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German institutes lift growth forecasts, business morale rises

Germany's leading economic institutes raised their growth forecasts for this year and next, while business morale rose more than expected in September,

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‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

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Hungarian bond bulls bet on euro path as central bank cuts inflation target

The Hungarian central bank's move to lower its inflation target has sent a fresh signal to investors that the new government in

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US business activity at more than five-year high; inflation pressures building

US business activity raced to a more than five-year high in September, fueled by a surge in new orders, though strong demand strained supply chains and pushed prices

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UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

Growth in British business activity cooled this month and inflation pressure built, a survey showed on Wednesday, an awkward backdrop for finance minister John Healey

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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on

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France private sector returns to growth at fastest rate in 25 months, PMI shows

France's private sector grew in September at its fastest pace in just over two years, driven by a rebound in services demand, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next but expect only

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Bank of Korea to assess inflation, growth for rate hikes, board member says

A board member of the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday the central bank will determine the timing and pace of further interest rate hikes by closely assessing inflation,

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next, Handelsblatt reported on Monday

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Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth quarter growth

New US tariffs could slash Canada's fourth quarter growth to below 1%, reflecting a new wave of uncertainty that threatens to hit

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Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well,

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Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on Middle East resilience

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6% for the current fiscal, citing its resilience amid the Middle East conflict.

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Shell-led LNG Canada could approve Phase 2 expansion by early October, sources say

Partners in the Shell-led LNG Canada export project could reach a final investment decision on its

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Putin says Russia's 2027 budget deficit seen at around 2% of GDP

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the country's budget deficit was projected to be around 2% of gross domestic product in 2027.

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Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday,

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Dollar pressure weighs on LatAm FX; regional stocks edge higher

Most Latin American currencies traded lower on Thursday against the U.S. dollar near multi-week highs, while stocks were mostly higher, with domestic political