The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Big obstacles to rising living standards remain, from populism to protectionism, military conflict to the climate crisis, and China to Wall Street

A deeper recession was avoided only thanks to record immigration, and the MPC is bound to be cautious about cutting interest rates

The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming presidential election. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing the colonial-era CFA franc with a national currency would be the best way to tackle inequality and boost employment.

Despite several rounds of sanctions levied by Western powers over the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy registered strong growth in 2023 after a recession the previous year. Fuelled by increased public spending – particularly military spending – other industrial sectors also benefited from the war in Ukraine, with the…

Peru's economy grew in January, facing challenges from the pandemic. Efforts to recover and stimulate growth are ongoing for a resilient and inclusive economy.

Brazil's economy shows resilience with a surge in formal job creation in January, exceeding expectations and signaling potential growth.

China's new bank loans hit a record low in February, raising concerns about economic growth and the need for policy intervention.

Germany's economy faces challenges with slow recovery, uncertainties, and fragile consumer confidence. Ministry warns of ongoing struggles and uncertaintie...

Japan's economy at a crossroads as Bank of Japan considers exiting negative interest rates, with potential implications for growth and stability.