US leading indicators slip in May, triggering recession signal, Conference Board says
June 20 (Reuters) – A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in May for the sixth straight month and triggered a recession signal, held down by consumer pessimism, weak new orders for manufactured goods, an uptick in jobless benefits claims and a drop in building permit applications. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index fell […]
IMF Sounds Stagnation Alarm on Euro-Zone Economic Growth
By Kamil Kowalcze 06/19/2025 07:30:00 [BN] Summary by Bloomberg AI Europe risks stagnation due to slowing growth, weak investment, and rising geopolitical threats, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF calls for a “decisive push” to deepen the European Union’s single market, citing fragmentation across borders as a hindrance to innovation and corporate growth. The IMF […]