NABE Survey: optimism slipped in several areas across sales
Optimism slipped in several areas, including sales, capital spending and employment, according to the May 2026 NABE survey. Updates as details emerge.
Inflation and Labor Persistence: No Sign of Slowing Down
The analysis highlights inflation and labor persistence, with Bayesian methods and IMF work suggesting sustained inflation linked to tight labor markets and
Colombia’s Inflation Accelerates Likelihood Hikes by
Colombian inflation accelerates likelihood hikes, a development that keeps the door open for renewed central-bank tightening as prices move further from the
UK Q1 Economic Outlook Boost Seen, but Public Skepticism
UK economic optimism belief decline suggests public trust in rosy Q1 projections is fading even as major analytics hint at a positive start for 2026.
Fed policy meeting uncertainty leadership transition
Fed policy meeting uncertainty leadership transition looms over this week’s Federal Reserve gathering, with officials expected to keep interest rates unchanged
Iran war leadership challenge dampens Starmer’s economic
The Iran war leadership challenge could be dampened as a leadership contest is diverted by security and macroeconomic concerns, shaping UK politics and
BOJ rate hike case: Iran war boosts inflation and talks rise
The focus keyphrase BOJ rate hike case appears in coverage noting Iran-related inflation risks could push the BOJ toward a hawkish tilt and a potential rate
Britons saving spending cuts as economy falters, survey
Britons saving spending cuts reflect cautious consumer behavior as households brace for potential economic fallout from geopolitical tensions, per a closely
Australian inflation persistence February ticks up amid
Australian inflation persistence February remains elevated, signaling persistent price pressures even before energy-disruption shocks potentially pushed
Singapore May Tighten Policy Next Month as Middle East
The focus of the story is the Monetary policy tightening outlook as economists weigh a potential April tightening amid higher price pressures linked to the