Britain will be the fastest-growing G-7 economy bar the US this year, while still struggling to get a handle on its inflation problem, according to OECD https://t.co/HH1TKrEOEz ...

A few things are happening here. So since September of last year, one year later, the Fed has now reduced rates by 125 basis points. Yep.And that brings us to 4 and a quarter 4 to 4 and a quarter. The Fed no doubt will go to a neutral rate, which is 3%. So they have 125 basis points to go.So only at the halfway mark. So that's the first thing. It's only eased one time this year.But they have a lot more to go because jobs are slowing. And more importantly, the neutral rate is much lower than the rate we have ...

We will cut the R and policy rate. We will also cut central bank policy rate to seven day repo rate. At the same time, we will guide the LPR and the deposit rate downward.We will also set up a special re lending program for increasing the holding of shares. We will enhance the quality and value for investment of listed companies to better serve investors. We will make use of stocks, bonds and futures, among other capital market tools, to invigorate the restructurings and M&A market.Yeah, that was a throwbac ...

Economic Impact of Gender Equality - Gender equality in the workforce could add $28 trillion to the global GDP by 2025 [2] - 24 billion women still lack equal economic opportunities due to legal barriers in 178 countries [3] - Investing in women's education leads to better job opportunities and greater financial independence [8] Case Study: Japan's Womenomics - Womenomics, an economic strategy to boost the economy through increased female workforce participation, became a national strategy in Japan [4] - Japan implemented policies to increase women's leadership roles, childcare support, and work-life balance [6] - Many women were pushed into low-paying, part-time jobs with limited career advancement [7] - Policies alone are insufficient; structural and cultural changes are necessary [7] Call to Action - 119 million girls worldwide are out of school [13] - Investing in women changes generations and communities and promotes gender equality [14] - The real question is not whether we can afford to invest in women, but how much longer we can afford not to [14]

Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in four years in the second quarter, helped by strong growth in its oil sector https://t.co/BB5OngGzfF ...

Given that joblessness has been largely conquered in Europe, politicians today face a different challenge: boosting economic growth and innovation https://t.co/06wiBqLMWB ...

The UK approved a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, the latest infrastructure project pushed by Keir Starmer’s government as he tries to boost economic growth https://t.co/X1wHLATdvc ...

Economic Overview - Canadian GDP data for July and flash estimates for August will provide insights into the economic recovery after a 1.6% contraction from April to June due to the US tariff war [1] - The US economy shows early signs of recovery, with August spending data expected to indicate brisk consumer spending despite tepid income growth [2] Federal Reserve Insights - Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated a cooling labor market as a reason for the first interest rate cut of the year, while remaining vigilant on inflation amid ongoing tariff impacts [4] - A report is anticipated to show a slower growth rate in the personal consumption expenditures price index, providing the Fed some leeway to address labor market weaknesses [5] Central Bank Activities - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will discuss trade upheaval's effects on inflation and rates, while Statistics Canada will release population estimates amid post-pandemic immigration challenges [6] - Several central banks, including those in Sweden, Switzerland, and Hungary, are expected to maintain current rates, while Mexico and Nigeria are likely to implement cuts [7] Global Economic Indicators - Flash purchasing manager indexes (PMIs) in Asia and Europe will be closely monitored, with key readings from Australia and India expected to show service sector momentum [9] - Japan's midweek PMIs and retail sales data will provide insights into household spending, critical for the Bank of Japan's policy discussions [10] China Economic Data - China's August industrial profits will be reported, assessing corporate earnings stability after months of deflationary pressure, with government spending growth slowing [11] Latin America Economic Developments - Brazil's central bank will release minutes from its recent rate-setting meeting, maintaining a key rate of 15% amid high inflation [19] - Mexico is expected to continue its streak of rate cuts, with analysts anticipating a reduction to 7.5% as inflation remains within the central bank's tolerance range [22][23]

Market Performance - US stocks have reached record highs this year, with the S&P 500 Index adding $15 trillion in market value since early April and achieving 27 records in 2025, reflecting a 34% gain over the last five months, primarily driven by Big Tech shares [2][3] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have contributed to a high risk appetite among investors, although there are concerns that the market may have already priced in positive developments, which could lead to stock underperformance if economic growth slows [3][4] Economic Indicators - FedEx Corp. has indicated a potential $1 billion impact from trade volatility and the loss of a key exemption for low-value goods, highlighting the ongoing effects of the global trade war on companies [5] - Economists predict that real US GDP growth will decelerate to 1.5% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, a significant drop from the 3.3% growth reported in the second quarter [6] Investment Sentiment - Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence suggest that the current economic environment, characterized by middling growth, may present buying opportunities for stocks, as historical trends indicate that such conditions can lead to favorable market performance [7]

The ECB should ensure inflation and economic growth don’t disappoint by lowering rates again in December, Lithuania's Gediminas Simkus says https://t.co/DL5g9EYzXr ...