US economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding at a 1.4% annualized rate, below the 3% forecast, due to government shutdown disruptions and moderating consumer spending.
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne cautions at AI Impact Summit that countries failing to embrace AI will become weaker and poorer, as global debate intensifies over US-China dominance versus local sovereignty.
In 2025, Australian wages grew by 3.4%, below the inflation rate of 3.8%, eroding purchasing power. Analysis reveals profit-driven inflation is resurgent, challenging RBA's focus on wage growth.
UK inflation eased to 3% in January, its lowest level in nearly a year, driven by falling petrol and food prices. The decline strengthens expectations for a Bank of England interest rate cut in March.
Official data shows UK inflation fell to 3% in January, the lowest since March last year, increasing the likelihood of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England in March.
UK inflation fell to 3% in January, the lowest since March 2025, fueling expectations of an early Bank of England interest rate cut amid slow economic growth and rising unemployment.
UK inflation data for January is due, with economists predicting a drop to 3%, the lowest since March 2025. This easing follows a December rise, though prices continue to increase at a slower rate.
Young Americans aged 18-29 face mounting financial stress amid economic turmoil, rising prices, and AI's impact on jobs. Share your story on money concerns.
A survey by S&P Global reveals UK consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in two years, with households citing mounting debts and gloomy weather as key factors dampening spirits and spending.
New data reveals UK household confidence remains deeply negative as spending appetite hits 10-month low, with economists warning of sustained drag on economic growth amid rising debt concerns.
Inflation is forecast to drop to its lowest level in nearly a year, potentially accelerating the Bank of England's rate-cutting cycle amid ongoing economic data releases.
Japan's economy grew by just 0.1% in Q4 2025, narrowly avoiding a technical recession after a previous contraction. The weak expansion highlights challenges from trade tensions and tourism declines.
With Gaza's economy reduced to 13% of its former size and unemployment at 80%, residents face extreme hardship despite increased aid. Former fishermen and graduates alike search for work in a devastated territory where cash remains essential for survival.
The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to reduce interest rates to encourage consumer spending and support economic growth amid current challenges.
RBA Governor Michele Bullock highlights housing, durable goods, and market services as primary inflation drivers, with consumer spending on items like coffee machines impacting interest rate decisions amid high household debt.
Analysis reveals US political fixation on reviving manufacturing is driven by nostalgia, not economic sense, with policies harming consumers and failing to boost jobs or output.
US inflation moderated to 2.4% in January following price fluctuations triggered by Trump's tariffs. Economists predicted easing, but Fed rate cuts remain uncertain as voters question Trump's economic record.
A new report reveals 83% of countries face high inequality, with $70 trillion in inheritance expected to pass down over the next decade, exacerbating economic divides worldwide.
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, with weak consumer and business activity despite interest rate cuts. Chancellor Rachel Reeves points to 2026 for Labour's economic promises, amid challenges in services and construction sector
The UK economy expanded by a mere 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, matching the previous quarter's sluggish growth and falling short of economic forecasts.
The UK economy expanded just 0.1% in Q4 2025, missing forecasts as services sector showed no growth. Construction shrank 2.1% while manufacturing provided limited boost.
Official data shows the UK economy expanded by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, despite tax speculation around Rachel Reeves's budget dampening spending and investment.
The UK economy expanded by 0.2% in Q4 2025, with December growth at 0.1%. Annual growth for 2025 reached 1.2%, slightly above 2024's 1.1%. Economists highlight the impact of Rachel Reeves's budget and a cyber attack recovery.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for dismantling internal market barriers during Strasbourg address, as EU leaders gather for intensive economic discussions.
The UK economy is expected to have grown slightly in December 2025, led by a recovery in the services sector, offering some relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid ongoing growth challenges.
The Resolution Foundation reveals a two-decade stagnation in disposable incomes for poorer UK households, warning of political disruption unless pay growth accelerates significantly.
As global GDP and carbon emissions hit new highs, economists question if endless growth is sustainable. Post-growth theories advocate moving beyond GDP to address planetary boundaries.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns global economies must abandon GDP as primary success measure, prioritising environmental value and human wellbeing instead.
Japan's upcoming election could spark a global economic crisis similar to the UK's Liz Truss moment, with high debt and fiscal expansion plans creating bond market risks.
Russia's wartime economic boom has given way to stagnation, with growth forecasts slashed to under 1% amid falling oil revenues, tax hikes, and severe labour shortages. Experts analyse whether this economic weakness could impact the conflict in Ukraine.