The apparently imminent end of the federal government shutdown means Wall Street could soon be flooded by crucial reports on the U.S. economy that have been delayed for more than a month. First up: ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed the idea of reconsidering the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target once the US has sustainably brought price increases back down to that pace. “Once we are ...
Jan 5 (Reuters) - The sharp increase in tariffs imposed last year by the Trump administration may reduce inflation rather than increase it, according to research published Monday by the San Francisco ...
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Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly’s favorite topics: anime! Anime had a big year in 2025. The animated film “KPop ...
Astronomical expenditure. Uncertain rates of return. Uneven pace of adoption. By now every firm on Wall Street is well aware of the risks surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. But when it ...
The American economy at the end of 2025 looks very different from a year ago. Tariffs are higher, AI occupies a greater share of overall spending, and the federal government under President Donald ...
High inflation and a currency collapse have squeezed Iranians’ budgets, challenging the country’s leaders. A photo released by Iranian state media shows a protest in Tehran on Monday, a day after Iran ...
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's challenge in boosting the ...
Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities. A photo released by Iranian state ...
Inflation eased its grip on the American consumer in November, with prices rising 2.7% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said in a Dec. 18 report. The annual inflation rate had crept as high ...