Economy

European Central Bank chief says global economy shifting from risk to uncertainty era

European Central Bank chief says global economy shifting from risk to uncertainty era

Christine Lagarde says geopolitical fragmentation, AI supply chain dependencies and escalating conflicts pushing world into era where traditional economic models struggle to predict shocks

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US import prices rise 0.2% in January
05.03.2026

US import prices rise 0.2% in January

US import prices increase 0.2% month-on-month in January as nonfuel price gains offset lower fuel costs; export prices surge 0.6%

US weekly jobless claims remain unchanged at 213,000
05.03.2026

US weekly jobless claims remain unchanged at 213,000

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits holds steady in final week of February while continuing claims rise to 1.89M

US job cuts plunge in February as hiring plans fall
05.03.2026

US job cuts plunge in February as hiring plans fall

Iran war could prompt more layoff plans by end of 1st quarter, data provider says

Euro area retail trade volume falls in January
05.03.2026

Euro area retail trade volume falls in January

Volume of retail trade in euro area declines 0.1% month-on-month in January, and 1% year-on-year

Türkiye exports 80M flowers to 35 countries for Int’l Women’s Day
05.03.2026

Türkiye exports 80M flowers to 35 countries for Int’l Women’s Day

Turkish cut flower exports rise 15%, with Netherlands, UK becoming largest recipients this year, says sector representative