EU governments have long preached unity as the best response to U.S. and Chinese economic pressure, but are discovering they need urgently to boost Europe’s competitiveness and that waiting for all 27 member states to agree may take too long.

Source: reuters.com

Labour market expert Prof Brian Bell has called for better pay and conditions in key sectors, particularly social care

Source: theguardian.com

Washington wants political change in Havana. Ordinary people are paying the price.

Source: foreignpolicy.com

Economists predicted a slight easing of inflation, although it’s unclear whether Fed will again cut interest rates

Source: theguardian.com

Stocks have prospered while the world has plunged into disorder, an economist says. “Keep calm and carry on” may be the best investors can do.

Source: nytimes.com

U.S. stock investors will be on guard next week for further volatility induced by fears of artificial intelligence disruption as they also assess the durability of a rotation beneath the market’s surface, along with upcoming earnings from Walmart and fresh economic data.

Source: reuters.com

The former Fed nominee wants a wholesale rethink of how the central bank should model interest rates.

Source: bloomberg.com

There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says

Source: cnbc.com

Inflation eased more than expected to 2.4 percent pace last month.

Source: washingtonpost.com

The president claims an “economic miracle.” The data tell a different story.

Source: bostonglobe.com

Privately some Republicans remain anxious about a tariff policy that has injected uncertainty into a shaky economy.

Source: politico.com

The report, commissioned by L.A. County officials, found that 82% of businesses surveyed reported negative impacts from immigration enforcement, with 44% losing more than half their revenue.

Source: latimes.com

The central bank lowered its key interest rate for a sixth consecutive meeting, but continued to restrain a slowing economy as the country’s costly war on Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary.

Source: wsj.com

Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.

Source: reuters.com

A decline in the rate of price increases could offer a glimmer of hope to consumers who have grappled for years with rising costs of living.

Source: nbcnews.com