Economic News Category

Pound Holds Steady as Labour Eyes Election Majority UK equity-index futures rose, and the pound maintained its recent gains following an exit poll suggesting the Labour Party will secure a clear mandate for greater economic stability. Contracts on the FTSE 100 Index increased by 0.2%, while the pound remained steady around $1.276. Early results indicated

Fed Sought More Inflation Data in June Minutes At their last policy meeting, Federal Reserve officials were divided on how long to maintain elevated interest rates and were awaiting more evidence that inflation is cooling. The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which ended on June 12, revealed that officials did not

Japan’s Service Activity Declines for First Time in 2 Years, PMI Reveals Japanese service activity contracted in June for the first time in nearly two years as domestic demand cooled, according to a private sector survey released on Wednesday. Despite this contraction, business confidence and hiring indicators remained positive. The service sector has been a

Japan’s Land Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2010, Tax Agency Reports In 2023, Japan’s land prices experienced their fastest rise since comparable data became available in 2010, as reported by the National Tax Agency on Monday. This increase highlights a robust recovery, driven in part by a resurgence in tourism following the coronavirus pandemic.

Debate Highlights: Biden Struggles Against Trump on Economy During the recent presidential debate, President Joe Biden struggled to demonstrate his readiness for a second term, faltering against former President Donald Trump. The debate was controlled and policy-focused, contrasting the 2020 debates’ outbursts and testy exchanges. Biden’s performance raised concerns about his age and mental acuity,