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IMF Revises Global Growth Forecast Upward, Cites Resilient Consumer Spending

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth projection to 3.2%, citing stronger-than-expected household consumption in advanced economies despite elevated interest rates.

Elena Vasquez·July 27, 2026·5 min

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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Fall to Three-Year Low

The latest JOLTS report showed job openings declining to their lowest level since early 2023, a development that may give the Federal Reserve more confidence to begin cutting rates.

David Chen·July 27, 2026·4 min

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Eurozone Inflation Edges Lower but Services Prices Remain Sticky

Consumer price growth in the euro area fell to 2.3% in June, moving closer to the ECB's 2% target, though services inflation continued to run well above the headline rate.

Sarah Mitchell·July 26, 2026·4 min

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China's Property Sector Stabilization Efforts Show Tentative Progress

Government-backed measures to support China's troubled real estate sector are showing early signs of stabilizing home prices in major cities, though the recovery remains fragile.

Elena Vasquez·July 25, 2026·6 min

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Trade Deficit Narrows as Export Growth Outpaces Import Demand

The US goods trade deficit narrowed more than expected in June as strong demand for American manufactured goods abroad offset a modest pickup in consumer imports.

James Thornton·July 25, 2026·3 min

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Productivity Growth Accelerates, Offering Hope for Non-Inflationary Expansion

Revised data shows US labor productivity growing at its fastest pace in a decade, a development that could allow the economy to expand without reigniting inflationary pressures.

David Chen·July 24, 2026·5 min

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