Keywords: Business outlook


Canadian business inflation expectations ease after Middle East ceasefire, Bank of Canada survey shows

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......

Hays reports decline in net fees as hiring demand weakens in Germany

British recruitment firm Hays has reported a decline in its net fees for the third quarter, reflecting continued weakness in hiring demand, particularly in Germany, its largest market. The company recorded an 8% drop in net fees, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the recruitment sector across......

French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic......