economic slowdown

UK GDP shrinks 0.3% in April; Trump’s duties and tax expiry hit growth, exports to US plunge by record £2 billion

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Britain’s economy experienced a sharp 0.3% contraction in April, the largest since October 2023, primarily due to a slump in the services sector and a ...

Tariff tremors: US adds 139,000 jobs in May even as hiring slows and recession fears grow

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US employers added 139,000 jobs in May, a slowdown from April’s revised 147,000, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.2%. This undershot expectations amid concerns ...

Core infrastructure sector growth slumps to eight-month low of 0.5% in April

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Is India’s Infrastructure Engine Stalling? A Look at April’s Unexpected Dip Okay, let’s talk shop. India’s infrastructure sector, usually a roaring engine of growth, just ...