Global Economy

U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Yields Rise

The U.S. Treasury will at least double long-end liquidity-support buybacks, an adjustment that eased yields and matters for global funding markets.
Global Economy

Israel’s War Trauma Puts Mental Health Under Strain

Israel's war-related mental-health burden is testing care capacity, workplaces and social resilience as trauma support needs persist.
Tech

Microsoft Stays in China as Its Market Strategy Narrows

Microsoft is shrinking parts of its China footprint while keeping a strategic role in cross-border cloud services and technical talent.
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.
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.