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60 stories for“housing”
Euro-area mortgage demand fell sharply in the second quarter, and banks expect another decline. Energy performance is increasingly separating easier and harder financing.
Aug 2, 2026
Two American economists who modelled how households and firms form expectations took the 2026 economics Nobel, as central banks face an energy shock and a debate over how much to say.
Oct 12, 2026
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
Weaker dividend income, higher operating costs and a bigger tax line pushed the Saudi investment house lower in the first half. Each of those pressures applies well beyond one company.
Aug 7, 2026
Growth beat forecasts and accelerated from 2.2 percent, while September inflation held at 3.6 percent, a pairing that keeps a December Fed hike in play.
Oct 29, 2026
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
Tighter LNG supply is reducing gas demand, but the deeper risk runs through electricity, industry, fertilizer and food prices. Energy security is becoming economic security.
Jul 31, 2026
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
