Keywords: Uncertainty
German companies sharply reduced their investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with new figures pointing to a significant pullback as trade tensions and uncertainty over US policy weigh on business decisions. Direct investment by German firms fell by almost two-thirds from a year......
Artificial intelligence is opening a new avenue for small businesses seeking to identify and manage external risks. A technology tool called Blanket is attempting to connect companies' potential vulnerabilities with event-based contracts that could be relevant to specific market risks. The platform......
Canada's services industry showed modest signs of stabilization in July, but the sector continued to operate below growth territory as persistent economic uncertainty weighed on demand and business confidence. According to the latest S&P Global Canada Services PMI survey, the Business Activity......
The global economy is entering a more complicated phase as geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and rapid technological developments combine to create new challenges for investors, businesses and policymakers. Economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian has warned that the latest developments highlight the......
Canadian businesses have become more optimistic about the inflation outlook following the easing of tensions in the Middle East, according to the latest Bank of Canada (BoC) business surveys, suggesting that geopolitical developments have helped reduce concerns over rising costs and economic uncertainty. The......
London equities edged lower on Monday as political uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment after Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated he would step down, triggering a cautious reaction across domestic-focused sectors. The benchmark FTSE 100 index slipped modestly, while the more domestically exposed......
Switzerland is facing a historic demographic shift as its birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to recent data highlighted by researchers and reported by Swiss public broadcaster Swissinfo. The average number of children per woman has dropped to 1.29, marking a new low and remaining......
Adecco Group reported that demand for temporary and flexible jobs remained stronger than permanent recruitment during the first quarter of the year, reflecting continuing caution among employers in a climate of economic uncertainty. The international staffing company stated that permanent hiring declined......
Canada’s labor market showed renewed signs of weakness in April as the national unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in six months. The latest figures point to growing pressure on the economy amid trade tensions, slowing business confidence, and global economic uncertainty. According......
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