Economic events
Swiss government slashes growth outlook as Trump tariffs put ‘heavy burden’ on economy
Untere Schleuse wooden bridge in Thun, Switzerland. Education Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Switzerland’s government on Thursday cut its 2026 economic forecast for the country, citing the Trump administration’s punitive tariffs as a “heavy burden” on its industries. Officials held their forecast for the Swiss economy to expand by 1.3% this year, […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: UPI’s global push: Exporting indigenous tech, and furthering economic strategy
Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay (Gpay) and Bhim UPI QR Codes (Standee) are Kept outside for Cashless payments at a medical store in Gurugram on the outskirts of New Delhi, India on 16 May 2020. Nasir Kachroo | NurPhoto | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Major U.S. banks enjoy a blowout quarter — assuaging trade war concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent adjusts his glasses during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on Oct. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images China has been using its dominance in the rare earth industry to slash […]
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UK economy sees meager growth of 0.1% in August, in line with expectations
Millennium Wheel And Skyline At Sunset. London, England. Design Pics Editorial | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The British economy expanded by a lackluster 0.1% in August, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. “Production grew by 0.4% in August 2025, whereas services showed no growth and construction fell by […]
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France’s PM skirts another crisis and markets like it — but it comes at a price
France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaks during his statement of general policy at the French National Assembly, France s lower house of parliament, in Paris, France, on October 14, 2025. Mathilde Kaczkowski | Afp | Getty Images French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s decision to suspend a controversial pension reform has given markets some welcome relief […]
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Tax rises and spending cuts in the cards, UK finance minister hints
CHISWICK, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves visits the Sipsmith Distillery on October 09, 2025 in Chiswick, United Kingdom. The Chancellor’s visit is intended to highlight how the UK-India free trade agreement is boosting British business, and comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in India promoting the new pact, […]
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Deutsche Bank upgrades Europe to positive versus the U.S. Here’s why
European equities 15 years’ of underperformance in comparison to the U.S. has come to an end, according to Deutsche Bank as it upgraded its stance on the region from neutral to positive. “Tactically, we expect further upside for European equities until year-end,” strategists at the bank said in an October note, putting it down to […]
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Global bonds rally as fresh trade tensions send investors flocking to safety
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Bond yields reflect borrowing costs for the governments who issue them, but can have an effect on mortgage rates, investment returns, the wider economy and personal borrowing. Certain markets have their own domestic issues at play. An uptick in unemployment in the U.K., […]
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European markets set to open lower as positive sentiment vanishes
European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, reversing largely positive sentiment at the start of the week. Source
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K-shaped cars: New vehicle prices top $50,000 while auto loan delinquencies keep rising
A salesperson (left) shows vehicles to a shopper at a Toyota dealership. Getty Images DETROIT — Look no further than the automotive industry for the latest indication that U.S. consumers could be facing a “K-shaped” economy, where the wealthy keep seeing gains while those who have lower incomes struggle. The average price paid for a […]
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