Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon…
Trump calls on Fed governor Cook to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after…
Asian shares retreat, tracking tech losses on Wall Street, and Pop Mart soars 11.5% in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares retreated on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares…
What the Economy Really Looks Like
The Trump administration’s war on reality will make it meaningfully difficult to understand the health of the economy…
Recession Outlook: Mark Zandi on What He Sees Ahead for the US Economy
Mark Zandi sees trouble ahead for the US economy. The Moody’s Analytics chief economist recently predicted in a…
Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare…
Japan’s economy grows at a 1% pace in the last quarter despite Trump’s higher tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy grew at a better than expected 1% annual pace in the last…
Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was…
Lula announces $5.5 billion credit lifeline for Brazilian exporters
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to support local companies affected by…
Vietnam aims to become the next Asian tiger economy
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in…