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Learn about the recent slowdown in US productivity and its implications for the economy.

Weak earnings slam Starbucks stock, which market expert Dan Fitzpatrick says indicates potential weakness in the U.S. economy.

"Was in the slow lane. Still in the slow lane. Will remain in the slow lane." The laconic words of Jonathan Prynn, the Standard's business editor, summarising (off the record but oh well) today's report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which forecasts that the UK will be…

UK’s growth will be least in G7 by 2025, OECD expects, as low business investment and multiple pressures bear down

Japan's recent .6 billion intervention in the foreign exchange market aimed to stabilize the yen's value and protect its export-driven economy.

The OECD raised its global economic growth forecast for 2024 on Thursday, driven by strong performances in the United States and emerging countries while Europe lags behind.

The number of foreign direct investment projects in Europe fell 4 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, the first decline since the pandemic. Germany was hit particularly hard with a 12 percent drop in FDI projects, amid concern over its economic slowdown and energy security. France's tally fell…

Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.

Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.

Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.

OECD upgrades global growth forecast due to strong US performance, projecting 3.4% growth in 2021 and 4.0% in 2022. Risks remain despite positive outlook.