Headwind

Inside India newsletter: Food crisis, economic shock ahead as India braces for El Niño

The super El Niño weather phenomenon is emerging as the latest headwind for the Indian economy.

Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts

Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.

Eurozone Labor Market Continues to Defy Mounting Economic Headwinds

Unemployment stayed at 6.4% in August, even with higher interest rates and an energy crunch driven by war in the Middle East.

1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 Facing Headwinds

Wall Street's bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordia…

Global Economy Stronger Than Expected, But Threats Mount, OECD Says

A lengthy conflict in the Middle East in combination with other headwinds could take a big toll on activity around the world, the Paris-based research body sai…

The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.

Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy - and Americans' finances.

AbbVie vs. Novo Nordisk: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AbbVie's diversified portfolio faces patent headwinds, while Novo Nordisk dominates a faster-growing market, but one trades at a steeper valuation.

UBS CEO flags investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks mount

The UBS top boss cautioned that investors face an increasingly complicated environment given multiple headwinds.

Europe, Asia See Pickup in Business Activity Despite Headwinds

Surveys of purchasing managers recorded a pickup in activity in the eurozone, Japan and India during August, suggesting the global economy might avoid a furthe…

Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

Japan's economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined

Japan's Economy Stays on Growth Path, But Headwinds Loom

The Japanese economy notched a third consecutive quarter of growth, but at a slower pace as household and corporate spending weakened.

German Factory Orders Continue to Defy Growing Headwinds

While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further disruption from tensio…

China Signals Little Appetite for Major Stimulus Despite Growth Headwinds

China's top leaders signaled little appetite for major stimulus in the second half of the year despite mounting domestic headwinds.

Ryan Cos. execs discuss data center headwinds

Two senior vice presidents at the Minneapolis-based contractor talk about client relationships, project schedules and the direction of the construction boom.

United Airlines gets hit by a $6 billion added-fuel-cost headwind

Investors zero in on United's potentially fatter jet-fuel bill - the airline said it expects nearly $6 billion in additional fuel expenses for the year.

Here's why SpaceX joining the Nasdaq 100 "is a headwind" for indexes going forward.

Here's why SpaceX joining the Nasdaq 100 "is a headwind" for indexes going forward.

Scrapped Air Products project could signal stiffer headwinds for CO2 storage

Political hostility and public distrust are likely to blame for the recent cancellation of the $4.5 billion Air Products & Chemicals Clean Energy Complex in Lo…

Bitcoin price $60K support not yet safe as more macro headwinds stack up

Bitcoin analysis warned that $60,000 may not hold next, as bear-market moves continued and macro hurdles multiplied.

Industry headwinds take focus at P&Q Roundtable

Find out what eight attendees shared on tariffs, labor, the supply chain and equipment trends at this spring's event. The post Industry headwinds take focus at…

China's Industrial Profits Rise, Defying Economic Headwinds

China's industrial firms reported stronger profit growth at the start of the second quarter, supported by rising energy prices and resilient overseas demand fo…

China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds

A Look At KBR (KBR) Valuation After Weak Q1 Revenue And Government Services Headwinds

Dividend affirmation and recent earnings put KBR (KBR) in focus KBR (KBR) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter results showed lower year over year rev…

Ireland's Foreign Investment Chief Sees Inflows Holding Up Despite Headwinds

As one of the main beneficiaries of globalization, Ireland continues to pin its hopes on attracting foreign businesses.

Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

GWW Q1 Deep Dive: Strong Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion Amid Tariff Headwinds

Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market's revenue expectations, with sales up 10.1% year on year…

Global Business Travel Association says travel in Asia proving resilient amid headwinds

Global Business Travel Association CEO Suzanne Neufang says Middle East travel demand is showing signs of stabilising as regional airlines cut fares to win bac…

The unsinkable U.S. economy cruises on, despite headwinds from the Iran war

The economy keeps expanding in the face of macro obstacles.

Skanska says its work unimpacted by major economic headwinds

The firm continues to manage risk and deliver profits on the back of U.S. construction work, the contractor reported in its first quarter earnings Thursday.

Heidelberg Materials cites weather as first-quarter headwind

Still, chairman of the board Dominik von Achten maintained a positive tone as he reflected on the company's early-year performance. The post Heidelberg Materia…

Economy gains strength, despite wartime headwinds

The Commerce Department delivers a report card this morning on the US economy during the first three months of the year. It's expected to show solid growth, de…