Bloomberg German investor confidence declined for a fifth month in October, adding to evidence that global supply bottlenecks and a surge in inflation are weighing on the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW institute’s gauge of expectations fell to 22.3 from 26.5 the previous month, the lowest since the start of coronavirus lockdowns last year. The outlook for the ...

Bloomberg It turns out that 2021 was a pretty good year to be an American farmer. After struggling through extreme weather, a trade war and tepid demand in recent years, things started to turn around this season as Chinese buying roared back. What’s more, crops proved resilient against bouts of dryness that hit some parts of the Midwest, and analysts ...

Bloomberg Stocks and US equity futures fall on Tuesday, as traders focused on the risks that rising energy costs will keep inflation elevated and signs of a widening regulatory scrutiny by China. European equities slumped at the open, with cyclical industries including banks, auto-parts manufacturers and miners faring the worst. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell less ...