Spain’s Public Works Projects Stall as Rising Costs Keep Builders Away
Spain is witnessing a sharp rise in unawarded public works tenders as construction companies pull back from bidding amid escalating costs and uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. According to the country’s main...
German Bond Yields Hit Two-Year High as Oil Surge Fuels ECB Rate Hike Expectations
German two-year government bond yields climbed to their highest level in two years on Monday as rising oil prices, driven by escalating tensions involving Iran, strengthened expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will...
Canadian Stock Futures Rise as Falling Oil Prices Boost Market Sentiment
Canadian stock index futures moved higher on Monday, tracking gains across global equity markets as declining oil prices eased inflation concerns and improved investor confidence. Futures linked to the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.2%...
Canada Manufacturing Growth Continues Amid Rising Supply Costs
Canada’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in June, with production, new orders, and employment all recording steady growth, according to the latest S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI edged up...
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows in June as Order Surge Eases
U.S. manufacturing activity moderated in June after posting its strongest performance in three years during May, as the boost from businesses rushing to place orders ahead of potential shortages and price increases linked to...
Brazil May End Fuel Subsidies as Oil Prices Ease
Brazil could phase out its emergency fuel subsidies if global crude oil prices stabilize around $80 per barrel, according to Finance Ministry Executive Secretary Rogerio Ceron. Speaking to Reuters, Ceron said recent progress toward...
UK Wage Growth Remains Strong as Unemployment Falls Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision
Britain’s labour market showed unexpected resilience in the three months to April, with wage growth remaining stronger than forecast and unemployment edging lower, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....
U.S. Inflation Expected to Hit Three-Year High in May
The annual rate of U.S. consumer inflation is expected to accelerate to 4.2% in May, marking its highest level in three years, according to economists surveyed by Reuters. Rising energy prices, driven by tensions...
Treasury Yield Chart Signals Potential Rate Decline Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to push for lower interest rates despite concerns that inflationary pressures could intensify due to the ongoing Iran conflict and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-related investments. However,...
Kevin Warsh Set to Lead Fed Amid Push for Sweeping Reforms
Kevin Warsh is expected to take over as the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve this month, returning to the central bank 15 years after resigning in protest against its large-scale bond-buying program....