Inflation
European stocks fall to two-week lows; bond yields climb ahead of ECB, Fed signals
Stoxx Europe 600 drops for sixth straight session as yields surge to multi-year highs; ECB chief economist flags persistent inflation risks. U.S. Treasury expands bond buybacks.
Dollar, euro lose nearly half their purchasing power since 2000
U.S. dollar and euro purchasing power halved over 25 years, while Swiss franc held value better amid divergent central bank policies. Inflation trends and wage dynamics compared.
Brazil's Q2 GDP growth slows to 0.6%, central bank index shows
Modest expansion follows 1.4% growth in Q1 as Brazil's economy shows signs of cooling. Central bank data highlights mixed sectoral performance.
Malaysia's July CPI rises 1.8% y/y, below expectations
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.8% year-on-year in July, undershooting forecasts of 2.0% amid softening food and transport costs.
U.S. retail sales fall as consumer demand weakens
Monthly retail sales declined 0.6% in August, missing forecasts and signaling broader economic strain. Core sales also dipped, raising recession concerns.
U.S. PPI flat, misses expectations in latest data
Producer prices unchanged in May as forecasted growth fails to materialize, signaling persistent disinflationary pressures.
U.S. inflation proves stickier than July CPI suggests, analysts warn
Underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a mild July CPI reading, raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's policy path. Bitcoin's volatility reflects shifting market expectations.
German firms' U.S. investment falls to three-year low
Outbound direct investment from Germany to the U.S. declined sharply in Q2, driven by economic uncertainty and higher financing costs.
Airlines face highest fuel-cost risk as oil prices surge
U.S. carriers including Delta, United and American lead exposure to volatile crude prices, with fuel costs accounting for up to 30% of operating expenses.
German EV sales rise as fuel prices jump amid Iran tensions
Electric vehicle registrations in Germany increased 20% in May as gasoline and diesel costs hit record highs, driven by Middle East supply concerns.
Brazil’s central bank says inflation still driven by demand despite rate hikes
Monetary tightening has yet to fully curb price pressures, central bank survey shows demand remains primary inflation driver.
German yields rise to Aug. 3 high on energy-driven inflation fears
Benchmark 10-year Bund yields hit their highest level since early August as surging energy prices fuel concerns over persistent inflation in Europe.