US US Goods Trade Deficit Narrows to $101.5 Billion in June
The US advance goods trade deficit narrowed to $101.5 billion in June as imports fell faster than exports, shaping the outlook for second-quarter GDP.
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Global Economy IMF Sees 3% Global Growth as War Shock Tests Resilience
The IMF projects 3% global growth in 2026, but the Middle East war leaves energy importers, food security and trade routes exposed.
US US Forced Labor Tariffs Reset Global Trade Risk for 2026
New U.S. forced-labor tariffs under Section 301 raise trade, credit and supply-chain risk across 60 economies in 2026 now.
Eurozone Eurozone Inflation Rebounds to 2.9% as Energy Hits 10%
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July as energy inflation reached 10%, strengthening the case for the ECB to keep interest rates restrictive.
US US GDP Slows to 1.5% as Consumer Spending Accelerates
U.S. GDP grew 1.5% in the second quarter, but private domestic demand accelerated as consumers and businesses kept spending amid persistent inflation.
Global Economy OPEC+ Pause After September Could Reshape Oil Markets
OPEC+ may stop raising oil output after September as recovering supply, soft demand and volatile Gulf flows reshape the 2026 market balance.
Middle East Conflict Iran-Oman Hormuz Talks Put Oil Flows Back in Focus
Iran and Oman are advancing Hormuz shipping talks as oil flows, freight costs and inflation risks keep global markets focused on safe passage.
Ukraine-Russia Russia Cuts Key Rate to 14% as Inflation Risks Rise
The Bank of Russia cut its key rate to 14% but raised its inflation outlook, signaling slower easing as fuel costs, supply constraints, and fiscal risks persist.
Eurozone ECB Holds Rates as Energy Shock Tests Inflation Path
The ECB kept rates unchanged as June inflation eased, but energy costs, tighter credit and a fragile path back to 2% kept policy risks elevated.
Middle East Conflict Red Sea Attacks Push Oil Above $100 as War Widens Again
Oil surged above $100 after Red Sea tanker attacks widened shipping risk, reviving inflation, credit and sovereign concerns.