Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Economy
US economy unexpectedly shrinks in first three months of Trump presidency
Washington (AFP) - The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of this year, according to fresh data...
US growth figure expected to make for tough reading for Trump
Washington (AFP) - US GDP figures for the first quarter are expected to show a sharp drop-off in growth --...
German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday,...
TotalEnergies profits drop as prices slide
Paris (AFP) - TotalEnergies said Wednesday that its net profit fell in the first quarter despite expanding production, as a...
China’s manufacturing shrinks in April as trade war bites
Beijing (AFP) - China's factory activity shrank this month, official data showed Wednesday, with Beijing blaming a "sharp shift" in...
Eurozone economy grows more than expected despite US tariff turmoil
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The eurozone economy expanded more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed...
Japan tariff envoy departs for round two of US talks
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo's tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer...
Germany’s next finance minister, ‘bridge-builder’ Lars Klingbeil
Berlin (AFP) - Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies...
Aston Martin limits US car imports due to tariffs
London (AFP) - British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said Wednesday that it is limiting shipments to the United States...
TotalEnergies profits drop as prices slide
Paris (AFP) - TotalEnergies said Wednesday that its net profit fell in the first quarter despite expanding production, as a...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.