UK house purchase approvals rise above expectations in April
Mortgage approvals for house purchases in Britain rose to a three-month high in April, according to data released by the Bank of England on Tuesday. The Bank of England said…
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India prepares major data upgrade with launch of Producer Price Index
India is set to launch a producer price index series this month, alongside a revised wholesale price index with a new base year, marking a significant change in the way…
US job openings surge to nearly two-year high as labour market shows resilience
The US labour market showed renewed signs of strength in April, with job openings unexpectedly surging to their highest level in nearly two years, even as businesses grappled with higher…
Jerome Powell warns politicizing the Federal Reserve would cost public trust
Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell warned Sunday about the impact of a politicized Fed and made a broader call for the defense of democratic institutions in his first public remarks…
British house prices fall 0.6% in May amid economic uncertainty
British house prices fell by 0.6% in May compared with the previous month, while annual growth slowed to 1.7%, according to figures released by Nationwide Building Society on Monday. The…
India raises section 301 concerns as US trade talks resume
India is expected to discuss Washington’s Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with US trade officials this week as both countries work toward finalising a trade agreement. A US…
US stocks hit new highs as Trump signals decision on Iran deal nears
US stocks climbed on Friday while crude oil prices fell sharply after President Donald Trump signaled that a decision on a potential agreement with Iran could be imminent. In a…
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course…
US Q1 GDP growth revised down to 1.6% as spending slows
Wall Street and currency markets remained cautious on Thursday after revised government data showed the US economy expanded more slowly than previously estimated during the first quarter of 2026. The…