The Latest Breaking News from Economy

There are currently no signs that the United States has entered a recession despite the world's largest economy recording a contraction in the first quarter, the US Treasury Secretary said Tuesday.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said ‘we had to stabilise the economy’ as he defended the actions taken by his Government.

Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040

Deal on whisky, gin, cars and cosmetics set to boost economy and cut prices for shoppers – but Indian temporary workers and their employers in the UK get three-year exemption from national insurance contributions

Across the world, the transition to a green economy is under threat. Growing antipathy towards the costs of tackling climate change, stoked especially by right-wing populists, undermines ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

German stocks fell and bund yields rose after Friedrich Merz failed to secure a Bundestag majority, marking a historic political setback. The DAX dropped 1.5%, with industrial stocks hit amid rising uncertainty over Germany’s economy.

Asian shares are mostly higher after stocks closed lower on Wall Street, breaking a nine-day winning streak

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as chancellor on Tuesday with a mission to revive the ailing economy and boost the diplomatic standing of the EU's most populous country.

Almost two-thirds of people believe economy will get worse in next 12 months amid tariffs uncertainty and Ukraine war

Almost two thirds of consumers (64%) believe the economy will get worse before it gets better, according to the Which? Consumer Insight Tracker.

“When diversity, equity and inclusion become ‘threats’ to the order of society,” Judith Butler wrote recently, “progressive politics in general is held responsible for every social ill.” Authoritarians are empowered to oppress vulnerable people in the name of “the nation, the natural order, the family, society or civilization itself”.