Canada Retail Sales Fall 1.1% as Tariffs Take a Toll
Automotive and Food Sectors Lead the Decline
Canada’s retail sales contracted by 1.1% in May, marking a sharp shift in consumer behavior as economic uncertainty...
Ireland to Channel Apple Windfall Into Infrastructure
Government Outlines €200 Billion in Investment Plans
The Irish government is preparing to unveil its most ambitious infrastructure spending package in decades, supported by a...
UK Grocery Inflation Hits 18-Month High
Grocery Inflation Hits 18-Month High
Rising Prices Squeeze Consumer Budgets
Grocery prices in the UK have risen at their fastest pace in a year and a...
Japan’s Inflation Cools, But Economic Risks Persist
Core Inflation Slows, Rice Prices Ease Slightly
Japan’s core inflation rate fell to 3.3% in June, down from 3.7% in May, easing from a 29-month...
China’s Growth Tops Forecast Despite Trade War Pressures
Exports Drive Q2 Gains Amid U.S. Tariff Headwinds
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with gross domestic product rising 5.2% year-over-year,...
JPMorgan’s Dimon Defends Fed Independence Amid Trump Tensions
Warning Against Political Interference
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stressed the importance of Federal Reserve independence during a call with reporters, warning that political interference...