Donald Trump Defends ‘Weak Dollar,’ Economic Analysts Respond
President Donald Trump defended the weakening U.S. dollar during a conversation with reporters Friday. “Well, you know, I’m…
Tariff Dealine, Fed Minutes and Other Key Thing to Watch this Week
Newspaper open to market pages by Mike Flippo via Shutterstock Markets enter the second week of July with…
US consumer spending falls; tariff-related boost to inflation awaited
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive…
US economy growth shrank 0.5% in first quarter as Trump’s trade war weighs on nation’s business
The US economy shrank at a 0.5 per cent annual pace between January and March in 2025 as…
Bad ‘vibes’ may be having a bigger impact on the economy now
Americans used to say one thing about their feelings on the economy and do something else with their…
Indonesia’s US$1.5 billion stimulus package faces uphill battle to revive economy
Indonesia’s latest US$1.5 billion stimulus package may fall short of reviving sluggish household spending or propelling the government’s…
New Zealand’s 2025 Budget records a decline in operating spending to combat debt
Other key initiatives A total funding of NZ$182.5m ($110.2m) for the construction of new social homes and affordable…
Planning for the future in a time of inflation
With decades of stagnant prices and deflation seemingly in the past for Japan, inflation is the new normal.…
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds, Remains Below Pre-Tariff Levels
There has been a moderate rebound in consumer sentiment, but overall, consumers’ attitudes are below pre-tariff levels. Preliminary…
Trade War Uncertainty Ushers In Uneasy Summer for US Business
Will this be a long, hot summer for the U.S. economy? As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported…
Revolving Credit Jumped in April as Consumers Loaded up
The paydowns earlier this year were temporary. And as the latest consumer credit data from the Federal Reserve…
Trade wars have Americans so nervous even six-figure earners are flocking to dollar stores
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