economy
Why Wall Street's Inflation Optimism May Be Misplaced
Markets have declared victory over inflation, but the U.S. debt burden may require price pressures to persist longer than investors expect.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Trump Acknowledges Fed Contact With Warsh, Denies Routine Calls
President Trump confirmed recent communication with Fed Chair Warsh but pushed back on claims of regular contact raising central bank independence concerns.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Why Falling Long-Term Unemployment May Signal Economic Trouble
A drop in long-term unemployment looks positive on paper, but economists warn the real driver may be workers giving up on job searches entirely.
economy · Reuters
India's Forex Reserves Climb to Three-Month High in Strong Weekly Gain
India's foreign exchange reserves reached their highest point in three months, posting their largest single-week increase in half a year.
economy · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Kevin Warsh's Inflation Plan Draws Scrutiny From Critics
The Fed chair nominee and White House allies are deflecting questions about a concrete inflation strategy, raising concerns among economists.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
US Economy Grew 1.5% in Q2 as Federal Spending Dragged on GDP
Second-quarter growth came in below forecasts, pulled down by federal spending cuts and inventory declines, while core inflation held at 3.3%.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Five Key Takeaways From the Fed's Latest Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve held rates steady this week. Here's what the decision signals about the path ahead for monetary policy.
economy · CoinDesk
Fed Holds Rates Steady in Continued Pause Amid Policy Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates unchanged, prolonging its wait-and-see approach as markets look to Kevin Warsh for future direction.
economy · Forexlive
UK PM Burnham Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in First Policy Move
New Prime Minister Burnham eliminates energy bill VAT from October, funded by canceling a £1.8B digital ID scheme.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
Major Firms Unite to Tackle Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford, and Google have joined forces to promote skilled trades careers amid a widening workforce gap.
economy · US Top News and Analysis
World Cup Viewership Crossed Party Lines Despite Trump's Role
A CNBC survey finds nearly half of registered voters tuned in to the 2026 World Cup, with income and education driving viewership more than politics.
economy · Forexlive
China Q2 GDP Growth Slips to 4.3%, Missing Forecasts
China's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2, falling short of the 4.5% forecast and slowing sharply from Q1's 5% pace.
economy · Forexlive
China's June Exports Surge 27%, Fastest Pace Since 2021
China posted a blowout trade report for June, with exports jumping 27% year-over-year and imports soaring 36%, both far exceeding forecasts.
economy · Forexlive
China June Trade Data Blows Past Forecasts on AI and Tariff Rush
Exports surged 27% and imports hit a five-year high in June, raising the stakes for Wednesday's GDP release.
economy · CNBC
World Cup Semifinals Trigger Late Travel Surge to U.S. Host Cities
As the tournament enters its semifinal stage, travel demand to U.S. World Cup host cities is spiking sharply, driven by the biggest spenders.