The benchmark European rate is now 3%
OECD unemployment rate has stayed low since early 2022
Resilient U.S. consumers, tariff threats, immigration shifts potentially inflationary
Sector's strong profits, stable leverage to offset downside risks
Absent reform, region faces serious demographic, productivity challenges
BIS data reveals a growing divergence between advanced, emerging economics
The ECB started cutting rates in June as worries about growth came into sharper focus
Both goods, services trade activity rose after mixed second quarter
Resilient U.S. economy continues to lead the G7, France enjoys Olympics boost
Central bankers launch project to automate extensive price data