The economy can be distilled into a straightforward formula: income less expenditures. When it appears that our incomes are increasing at a rate that outpaces prices, the economy is demonstrating positive health. When they are not functioning properly, the situation Read More …
Last week, President Donald Trump provided his most significant indication to date that he has selected a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investor apprehensions are evident. Following an extended period of conjecture regarding the identities of the various Read More …
Britain’s center-left Labour government, facing unpopularity, aimed to take control of the political narrative on Wednesday with a budget that raises taxes, intending to stimulate economic growth, alleviate child poverty, and mitigate cost-of-living challenges. However, the turmoil that has enveloped Read More …
There appears to be a disconnect within the US economy, causing concern among those responsible for managing inflation and maintaining stability in the labor market. US companies have significantly reduced their hiring this year, exhibiting caution in their investment decisions Read More …
Federal Reserve policymakers find themselves divided on the question of whether to persist with interest rate cuts, marking a departure from the consensus that has characterized Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure at the helm of the central bank. The Federal Reserve’s Read More …
An executive order was issued by President Donald Trump that retrospectively decreases duties on a variety of agricultural products, including cattle, tomatoes, coffee, and bananas. The action went into effect on Thursday. Goods are exempt from “reciprocal” tariff rates, which Read More …
US equities experienced a significant decline, as investors opted to divest from technology companies, leading to increased volatility. The Dow experienced a decline of 798 points, representing a decrease of 1.65%. The broader S&P 500 experienced a decline of 1.66%, Read More …
Persistent inflation remains a significant burden on the cost of living for numerous Americans. A variety of innovative solutions have surfaced — yet they share a common thread: increasing consumer indebtedness. This week’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage from the Read More …
President Donald Trump, facing the escalating affordability challenges in the United States, has proposed an unconventional remedy: distributing rebate checks to Americans funded by the tariffs collected during his administration. “Individuals who oppose tariffs are misguided!” Trump made a post Read More …
The latest addition to the Federal Reserve’s policymaking team brings a distinctive viewpoint on the US economy that is encountering challenges in gaining acceptance. In September, President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a prominent economic adviser, to temporarily occupy a Read More …