Economy

Germany’s new economy boss has a plan — and it starts with risk, speed and big bets

about 16 hours ago

The German economy has long been sluggish, and little reprieve is in...

Why the Bank of England governor thinks uncertainty is here to stay despite a trade deal

1 day ago

"A U.K.-U.S. trade agreement is very welcome... But the U.K. is a...

China risks a spiral into deeper deflation as it diverts U.S.-bound exports to domestic market

5 days ago

Prices will need to drop for buyers for them to absorb goods...

U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, topping expectations

8 days ago

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 133,000 in April, according to...

Euro zone inflation unchanged at 2.2% in April, missing expectations for a move lower

8 days ago

Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting the reading to come in...

Jobs report Friday to provide important clues on where the economy is heading

8 days ago

A downside surprise could be perilous for the market considering the recent...

U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter as Trump policy uncertainty weighed on businesses

10 days ago

Gross domestic product was expected to rise at a 0.4% annualized pace...

Private payroll growth slowed to 62,000 in April, well below expectations

10 days ago

Companies slowed hiring sharply in April as they braced against potential impacts...

Euro zone economy expands by better-than-expected 0.4% in the first quarter

10 days ago

Germany's economy expands by 0.2% in the first quarter, in line with expectations

10 days ago

A Reuters poll had projected 0.2% growth from the previous quarter.

Consumer outlook hits lowest since 2011 as tariff fears mount, Conference Board survey shows

10 days ago

Consumer attitude about both the present and near future dimmed again in...

Port of Los Angeles says shipping volume will plummet 35% next week as China tariffs start to bite

11 days ago

Shipments from China to the U.S. west coast appear poised to drop...