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Business

The ECB Is Holding Rates, but Credit Is Still Getting Tighter

Europe's policy rates are unchanged, yet banks expect lending standards to tighten again. The real economy may feel restraint even without another formal rate increase.

Aug 2, 2026/2 min read

A European bank meeting with euro-area financial charts

Business

Employment Is High, but Paychecks Still Have Not Fully Recovered

OECD labor markets remain strong, yet real wages are still below 2021 levels in about one-third of member countries. A job alone does not settle the cost-of-living question.

Aug 1, 2026/2 min read

Workers moving through a city where employment is high but purchasing power remains pressured

Business

The World Economy Is Holding Up, but the Recovery Is Splitting in Two

The IMF still sees 3% global growth in 2026, yet that headline hides a widening gap between technology-linked winners and economies squeezed by war and energy costs.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Shipping containers and digital infrastructure representing an uneven global recovery