Global Macroeconomic Review The U.S. economy in November 2025 operated under heightened uncertainty due to missing official data following the 43-day federal government shutdown. The disruption delayed the release of key indicators—including the full October employment report and Consumer Price Index (CPI)—limiting clarity for policymakers and complicating data-driven decision-making… Domestic Macroeconomic Review Nigeria Economy Expands […]

Global Macroeconomic Review The U.S. economy in October 2025 presented a mixed picture, as moderate labor market gains contrasted with signs of cooling demand. Private payrolls rose by 42,000 jobs, marking a rebound after two months of contraction, though overall hiring momentum remained weak. The unemployment rate held near 4.3%, and jobless claims edged lower, […]

Global Macroeconomic Review The U.S. saw soft labor growth but strong GDP, prompting a 25bps Fed cut as inflation stayed above target. The U.K. faces sticky inflation and weak labor demand, keeping the Bank Rate at 4.0%. The ECB paused rates, upgraded GDP forecasts, and inflation stabilizes. In Asia, India leads with 7.8% GDP growth, […]

Global Macroeconomic Review The U.S. labor market showed clear signs of slowing in July, with employers adding just 73,000 jobs, well below expectations, while May and June payrolls were revised downward by a combined 258,000. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%, and wage growth remained modest, underscoring weaker momentum in hiring. The disappointing report—particularly […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States: The US Labor markets have begun showing unmistakable signs of fatigue, with employers adding a disappointing 139,000 jobs in May, falling well short of market expectations. More troubling still, over 600,000 Americans dropped out of the workforce entirely, pushing participation rates down to 62.4% and raising questions about the underlying […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States:The US Federal Reserve maintained a cautious monetary stance throughout the period, holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%-4.50% as policymakers navigated complex economic crosscurrents. This measured approach reflected the central bank’s assessment of mixed economic signals, including moderating inflation trends alongside persistent concerns about global trade tensions… Domestic Macroeconomic […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States:The U.S. economy presented a paradox in April 2025. A rare month-on-month CPI decline of 0.1% for March was observed—the first drop since May 2020—driven by a 6.3% fall in gasoline prices and a 5.3% drop in airfares. Over twelve months, headline inflation eased to 2.4%, edging closer to the Fed’s […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States: The U.S. economy exhibited signs of cooling inflation in February 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.2% m/m (2.80% y/y) and core CPI slowing to 3.1% annually—the lowest since April 2021. While these figures eased stagflation fears, uncertainty lingered due to aggressive tariff policies. The Producer Price Index […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States: The U.S. economy in early 2025 showed mixed signals. Manufacturing rebounded after 27 months, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI improving, while the ISM Services PMI dipped slightly but stayed in growth territory. The job market remained strong, with unemployment dropping to 4.0%, though job openings fell to a three-month low […]

Global Macroeconomic Review United States: The U.S. economy entered 2025 with strong momentum, reflected in the surging U.S. dollar, robust labor market performance, and persistent inflation concerns. The dollar soared to a two-year high as the Federal Reserve maintained a cautious stance on rate cuts, emphasizing economic resilience and inflationary persistence. Market optimism was further […]