UK shop price inflation increased by 1.2% year-on-year in June 2026, the same pace as in the previous month and slightly below market forecasts for a 1.3% rise, as easing food price pressures offset a modest pickup in non-food inflation.Food inflation slowed to 2.4%, the lowest since March 2025, fr…
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South Korea’s industrial production dropped by 3.0% month-on-month in May 2026, following a 0.7% decline in the previous month.It was the steepest decline since last October, due to a faster fall in manufacturing (-3.0% vs -0.8% in April).Chips and pharmaceutical products mainly weighed down the de…
By Bo Erickson and Costas PitasU.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would require Senate approval."Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to deliver…
British annual shop price inflation remained unchanged in June as food inflation lost steam and consumers took advantage of summer deals despite a surge in energy prices caused by the war in Iran, an industry survey showed on Tuesday.The British Retail Consortium's monthly survey of major chains sh…
British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month although their assessment of their own prospects was less downbeat, a survey by Lloyds showed on Tuesday."While cost pressures and global uncertainty continue to weigh on business confidence, international firms are much mor…
The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy Institute report showed.Here are highlights from the report, produced in partnership with Ember, Kearney Institute and KPMG:
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would require Senate approval.
Collins Foods Says European Consumer Sentiment Dented by MidEast Conflict, High Fuel Prices
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Japan is scheduled to release a batch of economic data on Tuesday, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are May figures for unemployment, industrial production, construction orders and housing starts.The jobless rate (2.5 percent) and jobs-to-applic…
Australian stocks could be set to edge higher at the open, adding to their week-opening gains ahead of the release of minutes from the central bank's most recent rate-setting meeting. ASX futures are up by less than 0.1% ahead of Tuesday's session, suggesting that the S&P/ASX 200 will build on Mond…
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Starting Wednesday, millions of older Americans on Medicare can now get obesity medications through a new initiative called the Bridge program. This program allows qualifying folks to pay a monthly copay of $50 for access to popular weight-loss drugs by Novo Nordisk and Eli L…
TSX:ORVOTCQX: ORVMF#17-2026TORONTO, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX:ORV) (OTCQX: ORVMF) ("Orvana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its land position at the Taguas Project, located in San Juan Province, Argentina, through the acquisition of…
The BoJ kept its policy rate unchanged at 5.50% at its June 2026 meeting, noting that although inflation has remained within its target range over the past three months, the outlook remains uncertain.The central bank said inflation risks from geopolitical tensions have eased but remain elevated, wi…
US President Donald Trump has about 10 days to decide whether or not to sign bipartisan housing legislation containing a ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) into law after saying he planned to prioritize a controversial voting bill.According to reports, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent the…
Ukraine has placed more than $8.3 million in seized crypto under state management, the first time the country has moved confiscated digital assets into a government-controlled wallet.The National Agency for Finding, Tracing, and Management of Assets, known as ARMA, received the funds from wallets t…
By Megan LeonhardtThe Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to remove a sitting member of the Federal Reserve, cutting off the easiest route the administration had to interfere with the central bank's operations.The fight isn't over, but the Fed now has the upper hand.In a 5-4…
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it had completed reviews under its extended fund facility and extended credit facility arrangements for Honduras, enabling disbursement of about $242 million.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that President Trump can't fire Fed officials is a double-edged sword for Chairman Warsh, JPMorgan's Michael Feroli writes. He says the decision "is mostly a win" for him, "for the simple reason that now Trump can't fire Warsh." It also means that Warsh will need to co…
