Category: Economic Indicators
Australian Consumer Sentiment Weakens Further in January on Interest Rate Concerns
Australian consumer confidence slipped further into pessimistic territory in January, as households grew increasingly worried about interest rates, employment prospects, and the near-term economic outlook. ... Read More
Trump Weighs Response to Iran Crackdown as Tehran Says Communication With U.S. Remains Open
Iran said on Monday that it is keeping communication channels with Washington open as U.S. President Donald Trump considers how to respond to Tehran’s violent ... Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Visits China After Nearly a Decade of Strained Relations
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to depart for China on Tuesday, where he is expected to hold talks on trade and international security ... Read More
Fed Officials Say Fixing U.S. Housing Market Depends More on Supply Than Financing
Two senior Federal Reserve officials on Friday expressed doubts that a Trump administration proposal to lower housing costs by purchasing hundreds of billions of dollars ... Read More
Euro Area Investor Sentiment Improves More Than Expected at the Start of 2026
Investor morale in the euro area improved more than anticipated at the beginning of 2026, reaching its highest level since July 2025, supported by a ... Read More
Canada’s Job Growth Slows After Hiring Surge as Unemployment Rate Rises
Canada’s job creation slowed sharply in December following three months of strong hiring gains, while the unemployment rate rose as more people entered the labor ... Read More
German Business Lobby Warns of Highest Corporate Bankruptcy Levels in 11 Years
Germany is facing an alarmingly high number of corporate bankruptcies, a trend that shows no sign of easing unless the government moves quickly to provide ... Read More