Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in June but Remains Sluggish
Published: June 12, 2026 14:35
The Michigan consumer-sentiment index bounced off its all-time low set in May to rise to 48.9 in the initial June reading, from 44.8 a month earlier.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed, BOE Among Slew of Central Bank Decisions
Published: June 12, 2026 12:52
The Fed and BOE are both expected to leave rates unchanged but the focus is on whether they will leave the door open to the possibility of hikes later this year.
Bank of Japan Poised to Raise Rates to 31-Year High
Published: June 12, 2026 09:55
Japan’s central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 1% to counter the price shock stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Germany’s Bundesbank Cuts Growth Expectation, Raises Inflation Forecast as War Drags On
Published: June 12, 2026 09:29
The central bank expects German inflation on an EU-harmonized basis to climb to 2.9% this year, considerably higher than the 2.2% it anticipated in December.
Bank of Korea Governor Signals Readiness to Raise Rates as Inflation Risks Mount
Published: June 12, 2026 08:33
Gov. Shin Hyun-song ’s remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the central bank will resume tightening as soon as next month.
U.K. Economy Contracted in April After Strong Start to Year
https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-k-economy-contracted-in-april-6e77646d
Published: June 12, 2026 06:21
GDP fell by 0.1% following an increase in March, with the fallout from the Iran war set to further weaken activity.
After pushing immigration as an economic cure-all, the West is now questioning its benefits. Switzerland is at the vanguard.
Published: June 12, 2026 01:00
Its referendum reflects a broader shift that is upending the long-held consensus that open borders are the key to economic growth.
When Trump meets his counterparts at next week’s G-7 summit, one of his favorite topics will be on the agenda: the massive U.S. trade deficit. The French hosts want to talk about global imbalances.
Published: June 12, 2026 01:00
Deficits and surpluses will be on the agenda at next week’s G-7 meeting in the French Alps.
Global Economy Could Slow to Half Its 2025 Pace if War Continues, Warns World Bank
Published: June 11, 2026 13:43
Output could grow by just 1.3% under a scenario in which an extended blockage of the Strait of Hormuz helped trigger a sharp fall in equity prices and a steep rise in bond yields.
Wholesale Prices Continued to Surge in May
https://www.wsj.com/economy/wholesale-prices-continued-to-surge-in-may-a07465a9
Published: June 11, 2026 13:12
The producer-price index rose by 1.1% last month, following an equal increase in April. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were expecting a 0.7% increase.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/u-s-jobless-claims-rose-last-week-70b53ca9
Published: June 11, 2026 12:52
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits rose to 229,000 in the week through June 6, higher than reported a week earlier surpassing Wall Street’s estimates.
The ECB became the first major central bank to raise rates to tackle a war-driven resurgence in inflation
Published: June 11, 2026 12:15
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing jump in energy prices has dramatically altered the paths for central banks around the world.
You may think you understand how big a trillion is. But you don’t.
https://www.wsj.com/business/trillions-game-spacex-first-trillionaire-elon-musk-75cfbf1b
Published: June 11, 2026 09:30
Can you tell the difference between a million, a billion and a trillion?
Inflation is outpacing paychecks again. Rising gas prices have erased more than a year of Americans’ wage gains.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/inflation-wages-american-workers-cbe3f187
Published: June 10, 2026 16:33
Unions are having a moment, but any real resurgence in organized labor could be a long way off
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/los-angeles-sofi-stadium-worker-pay-union-d35b41fb
Published: June 10, 2026 16:01
Unions have scored some high-profile victories, but any real resurgence in organized labor could be a long way off.
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady As Officials Grapple With Policy Dilemma
Published: June 10, 2026 13:57
The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.
Consumer prices continued to rise quickly in May, as the runup in energy costs from the war with Iran pushed up overall inflation
https://www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-inflation-report-may-2026-60db25fe
Published: June 10, 2026 13:11
Consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years, but were in line with expectations.
Bank of Japan Says Ueda Hospitalized, Will Miss Policy Meeting
Published: June 10, 2026 10:23
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalized and is expected to miss next week’s monetary policy meeting, the central bank said Wednesday.
ECB to Keep Guard Up Despite Muted Signs of Inflation Spiral
Published: June 10, 2026 06:30
Alongside an anticipated interest-rate hike on Thursday, the central bank is expected to raise its inflation forecast from March, which assumed a swift end to the war in Iran.
China’s Producer Inflation Gains Pace as Mideast War Fuels Higher Prices
Published: June 10, 2026 02:02
China’s factory-gate inflation accelerated in May as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East kept fueling higher energy and commodity costs.
May Home Sales Notched Their Biggest Rise This Year
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/may-home-sales-notched-their-biggest-rise-this-year-bd192cf1
Published: June 9, 2026 14:25
Easing mortgage rates and an increase in inventory lured back buyers, boosting sales 3.2% for the month.
Canada Goods-Trade Surplus Widens in April
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/canada-goods-trade-surplus-widens-in-april-7e72081d
Published: June 9, 2026 13:04
Canada’s goods-trade surplus with the world widened to the biggest in more than a year as shipments of crude oil and vehicles to the U.S. drove exports to record high.
U.S. Trade Deficit Nearly Flat in April
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/u-s-trade-deficit-nearly-flat-in-april-af570b79
Published: June 9, 2026 12:55
America’s trade deficit was close to unchanged in April, adding to evidence that the Trump administration’s tariffs have done little to rebalance the U.S.’s trade position with the rest of the world.
German Industrial Output Rises For First Time Since November Despite War
Published: June 9, 2026 07:09
Industrial production in Germany rebounded slightly in April, helped by recent gains in new orders after firms stockpiled inventory to prepare for sharply higher energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East.
Bank Indonesia Surprises With Rate Hike to Stem Rupiah Bleeding
Published: June 9, 2026 06:23
Indonesia’s central bank hiked rates in an off-schedule decision on Tuesday, coming as a complex mix of headwinds hammer the country’s currency.
China’s Exports Gain Momentum; Import Growth Picks Up
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/chinas-exports-gain-momentum-import-growth-picks-up-9aa650bb
Published: June 9, 2026 02:58
China’s export growth accelerated in May, offering a vital lifeline to an economy otherwise bogged down by a persistent domestic slowdown.
U.S. Employment Trends Index Ticked Down in May
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/u-s-employment-trends-index-ticked-down-in-may-6eaa5095
Published: June 8, 2026 14:34
The Employment Trends Index, or ETI, fell to 107.01 in May, from an upwardly revised 107.88 in April.
German Factory Orders Fell Back in April
https://www.wsj.com/economy/german-factory-orders-fell-back-in-april-7102ffb1
Published: June 8, 2026 06:29
German manufacturing orders dropped in April, reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of the war in Iran.
Japan Rate-Hike Hopes Intact Despite Growth Miss
https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/japan-rate-hike-hopes-intact-despite-growth-miss-64a2c8c8
Published: June 8, 2026 02:25
The Japanese economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter.
Most rankings of companies look backward, measuring them based on past performance. The WSJ’s new ranking looks forward.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/best-companies-future-2026-095764e4
Published: June 8, 2026 01:00
The goal of our Best Companies for the Future list is to find companies that meet this unprecedented historical moment
The Wall Street Journal’s inaugural Best Companies for the Future ranking is dominated by tech firms
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/2026-best-companies-future-nvidia-f6744e03
Published: June 8, 2026 01:00
This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rose in May
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/chinas-foreign-exchange-reserves-rose-in-may-e45809fc
Published: June 7, 2026 02:49
From oil to interest rates, Trump has repeatedly moved markets in his direction. Whether that serves the economy is another question, columnist Greg Ip writes.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/when-trump-jawbones-the-market-bet-against-him-at-your-peril-92825a3e
Published: June 7, 2026 01:00
From oil to interest rates, the president has repeatedly moved markets in his direction. Whether that serves the economy is another question.
Economists had written off the great American job-creation machine. Now, it’s revving back to life.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/us-jobs-report-hiring-surge-why-4a372522
Published: June 6, 2026 09:30
Demand for labor is back. Some economists speculate that immigrants are rejoining the workforce, boosting the labor supply.