US government shutdown setback casts shadow over Q4 growth
The 39-day federal government shutdown in the United States is showing signs of potential resolution, but its lingering effects are already weighing on economic growth and investor sentiment. The Senate…
US job market shifts: “No hire, more fire” trend emerging
New data show that the US labor market is undergoing a noticeable shift. Employers announced nearly 950,000 job cuts between January and September 2025, highlighting a departure from the earlier…
Mass layoffs reach nearly 1 million in U.S. job market shake-up
U.S. companies announced about 950,000 layoffs in the first nine months of 2025, marking a sharp uptick in job cuts as businesses turn more cautious amid weaker demand, rising automation,…
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls to Six-Month Low
Consumer confidence in the United States slid to its lowest level in six months in October, as worries about job shortages and rising prices weighed heavily on household sentiment. According…
U.N. analysis: new climate plans signal first drop in global emissions but still far from enough
A new report from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) suggests the world is now poised to begin reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decade a…
Fed cuts benchmark rate by 25 basis points as labour market cools
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the second cut of 2025, saying the move reflects a softer labour market and a gradual…