Economy

Europe is entering another difficult phase as rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and higher government borrowing costs collide with a relatively fragile economic-growth environment.

The Federal Reserve is facing an increasingly complicated policy environment as the US economy shows signs of losing momentum while inflation remains above the central bank's long-term target.

Global government bond markets have entered a period of intenseVolatilityas investors reassess inflation, government borrowing,Monetary Policyand geopolitical risks.

Japan's monetary-policy outlook has changed significantly as government bond yields surge to levels not seen in decades and investors increasingly anticipate additional interest-rate increases.

Britain’s welfare system has become one of the most politically important issues of August 2026 after Reform UK unveiled an extensive programme aimed at reducing the cost of benefits and increasing pressure on people considered capable of working.

The global bond market is entering a critical phase as investorsDemandhigher returns from governmentDebtat the same time that economic growth is showing signs of slowing.

The proposed UK-EU youth mobility arrangement has quickly become one of the most politically sensitive areas of Britain's evolving relationship with Europe.