Canada’s Consumer Heads Into 2026 on Firmer Footing
Canada’s consumer is exiting 2025 in better shape compared with earlier in the year after shrugging off concerns of a trade war and other macroeconomic concerns that had weighed on…
China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates
China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates 2025-12-22 14:07:00 Reuters
US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects over radar concerns
US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects over radar concerns 2025-12-22 13:43:00 Reuters
The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note: Many companies trimmed head count and wage gains slowed.
Unemployment rose and wage growth shrank this year, potentially setting up an even rougher 2026. 2025-12-22 10:30:00 Harriet Torry
Greece’s current account deficit widens to €1.09 billion in October
Greece’s current account deficit widens to €1.09 billion in October 2025-12-22 10:18:00 Investing.com
Gold and silver hit record prices, platinum at 17-year high on geopolitical risks
Gold and silver hit record prices, platinum at 17-year high on geopolitical risks 2025-12-22 10:16:00 Investing.com
European Central Bank’s Simkus says rate path ’rather clear’
European Central Bank’s Simkus says rate path ’rather clear’ 2025-12-22 09:50:00 Investing.com
China says US seizure of ships ’serious violation’ of international law
China says US seizure of ships ’serious violation’ of international law 2025-12-22 09:18:00 Reuters
UK consumers feel the pinch from tax increases as economy slows
UK consumers feel the pinch from tax increases as economy slows 2025-12-22 08:43:00 Reuters
China Vanke’s Brewing Crisis Suggests Limited Property Easing to Come
Many of China’s other large developers have already defaulted, and a Vanke collapse would raise questions about how policymakers plan to address the real-estate slump as it drags on into…