IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth | Business
WASHINGTON – The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy – whether or not a…
U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual…
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge | Latest News
The finance ministers of Spain and four other European countries are urging the European Union to impose a…
Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in U.S., highest since 2022 | News
NEW YORK – U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time…
Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise | News
NEW YORK – Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope…
ECB won’t be ‘paralysed’ in face of energy shock: Lagarde | Nation
The European Central Bank has several options for dealing with the Middle East war energy shock, its chief…
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at a sluggish 0.7% annual…
Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy | Northwest & National News
Mortgage rates increased this week following news of a new war in the Middle East. In the week…
Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026 | News
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate…
Tariffs, stagnant job market spillover shadow 2026 outlook
A fasten-your-seatbelts warning light flashed repeatedly as the Triad and North Carolina entered 2025 and the first year…
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data ahead of Fed decision | Nation
Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a…
Argentina’s central bank intervenes to halt run on peso | News
Argentina’s central bank said Tuesday it had sold $45.5 million dollars on the foreign exchange market to try…