French economy flat in the first quarter, below forecasts -preliminary GDP
French economy flat in the first quarter, below forecasts -preliminary GDP 2026-04-30 05:49:00 Reuters
France’s Economy Stalled in First Quarter
The French economy had a weak start to the year, and is expected to struggle ahead as a jump in energy prices weakens consumer spending. 2026-04-30 05:46:00 Ed Frankl
US growth likely picked up in first quarter, but consumer spending probably cooled
US growth likely picked up in first quarter, but consumer spending probably cooled 2026-04-30 04:13:00 Reuters
US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran, Axios reports
US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran, Axios reports 2026-04-30 03:12:00 Reuters
A divided committee, external political pressures, and an energy shock—Kevin Warsh is inheriting a Fed unlike any his predecessors faced.\
A divided committee, external political pressures, and an energy shock—Kevin Warsh is inheriting a Fed unlike any his predecessors faced. 2026-04-30 02:56:00 Nick Timiraos
China Factory Activity Expansion Slows
Factory activity in China expanded at a slower pace in April but beat expectations, suggesting limited pressure from surging energy prices as the Middle East conflict rumbles on. 2026-04-30 02:03:00
China manufacturing PMI grows more than expected in April, services lag
China manufacturing PMI grows more than expected in April, services lag 2026-04-30 01:41:00 Investing.com
Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market
Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market 2026-04-30 01:12:00 Reuters
Japan March industrial production falls on chemical output decline
Japan March industrial production falls on chemical output decline 2026-04-30 00:54:00 Reuters
Japan factory output slips unexpectedly in March; retail sales beat forecasts
Japan factory output slips unexpectedly in March; retail sales beat forecasts 2026-04-30 00:14:00 Investing.com