Economy

China’s export machine lost momentum in March, offering a fresh sign that the global backdrop is becoming less supportive for one of the country’s most important growth engines. Overseas shipments rose by just 2.5% from a year earlier, a sharp slowdown from

Trade data shows unexpected strength China’s trade performance proved stronger than expected in May, helped by robust demand for artificial intelligence-related products, semiconductors and other high-tech goods. The figures offered a rare bright spot for the world’s second-largest economy, which continues to

China opened the year with stronger-than-expected economic growth, helped largely by resilient exports and solid industrial activity. Gross domestic product expanded by 5% in the first quarter, accelerating from 4.5% in the previous quarter and beating expectations. On the surface, that suggests

Growth Accelerates In Early 2026 US gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a clear rebound from the weak pace recorded at the end of last year. The reading suggests the economy

Factory Activity Beats Expectations U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, reaching its highest level in four years as companies rushed to place orders amid rising prices, shortages and disruptions linked to the war with Iran. The Institute for Supply

Green Sector Supports 105,000 Jobs Net-zero-related industries are supporting more than 105,000 jobs in Scotland and contributing £10.2bn to the economy, according to new industry research. The jobs include roles in building and maintaining infrastructure such as wind farms and hydropower schemes,

A New Trade Warning To Europe President Donald Trump said he plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, escalating trade tensions between Washington and Brussels. The announcement came in a Truth Social post on

Hiring Picks Up After A Long Freeze New federal labor market data suggests the US job market may be starting to thaw after more than a year of weak hiring and limited worker movement. Economists say the latest figures offer encouraging signs,

New York Fed Warns Of Growing Strain The K-shaped economy is now being linked to a sharp increase in food insecurity, according to a new blog post from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The post, based on data from the

Headline Data Points To Resilience The US labor market has sent mixed signals in 2026, with strong headline numbers offset by softer underlying indicators. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover data for March, however, points to a more optimistic scenario, showing