President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts
April 02, 2026
Retail sales rose more than expected in February
April 01, 2026
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly
April 01, 2026
After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged
April 01, 2026
U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish
March 13, 2026
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings
March 12, 2026
Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
March 11, 2026
Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
March 11, 2026
President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view
February 25, 2026
Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s meeting show
February 18, 2026
Global markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter
February 16, 2026
Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking
February 13, 2026
Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
February 12, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments
February 11, 2026
Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone
February 10, 2026
Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
February 10, 2026
President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U_S_ economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”
February 06, 2026
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up
February 05, 2026
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
February 03, 2026
Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges
February 03, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December
January 30, 2026
Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices
January 22, 2026
Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high
January 22, 2026
U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown
January 14, 2026
Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
January 09, 2026
Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty
December 31, 2025
Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street
December 30, 2025
US stocks drifted higher to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
December 24, 2025
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months
December 24, 2025
Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer
December 23, 2025
U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs
December 23, 2025
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year
December 19, 2025
More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month
December 17, 2025
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its subsidized gasoline, marking the first price adjustment since 2019
December 13, 2025
A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump
December 12, 2025
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year
December 11, 2025
At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention
December 09, 2025
Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,
December 03, 2025
Why car prices won’t stop rising
December 03, 2025
The U.S. services sector activity held steady in November, with employment still subdued and prices for inputs elevated, a survey showed on Wednesday.
December 03, 2025
The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,
December 03, 2025
Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.
December 02, 2025
South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P
December 03, 2025
K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%
November 29, 2025
The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a
December 01, 2025
Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.
December 01, 2025
You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
December 01, 2025
Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,
December 02, 2025
U.S. stocks ended higher in a truncated, post-holiday session on Friday that was complicated by an outage at an exchange operator as investors closed the book on a
November 28, 2025
German inflation accelerated more than expected in November, reaching the highest level since February, while the number of people out of work rose and retail sales
November 28, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus
November 28, 2025
Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,
November 28, 2025
Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New Zealand
November 26, 2025
Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
November 26, 2025
Japan's government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
A leading indicator of Japan's services sector prices rose 2.7% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, a sign labour shortages continue to prod companies to pass on
November 26, 2025
Nigeria's central bank left its main interest rate unchanged on Tuesday, saying it wanted inflation to fall further, but it lowered a
November 25, 2025
U.S. consumer confidence sagged in November as households worried about jobs and their financial situation, likely in part
November 25, 2025
U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not
November 25, 2025
Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates
November 25, 2025
U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.
November 25, 2025
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation
November 25, 2025
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer
November 25, 2025
British retailers have reported the sharpest drop in confidence in 17 years and their sales fell again ahead of Wednesday's budget which is likely to include tax increases, according
November 25, 2025
Inflation has helped set back income growth to levels comparable to the slow recovery from the Great Recession more than a decade ago, potentially
November 25, 2025
German home prices will rise around 3% annually over the coming years, according to property analysts polled by Reuters, outstripping overall inflation and further
November 25, 2025
Britain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth
November 25, 2025
The Bank of Korea will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday as policymakers grapple with a volatile currency and an overheated
November 25, 2025
Ghana's central bank is considering another interest rate cut after inflation fell faster than anticipated, leaving real borrowing costs at elevated levels that could constrain the
November 24, 2025
Bird flu and another disease have shrunk the U.S. turkey population to a 40-year low this year
November 24, 2025
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Friday called for leaving the policy rate on hold "for a time" while the central bank assesses how much of a brake the current
November 21, 2025
India’s private sector activity expanded at its slowest pace in six months in November as manufacturing growth slipped to a nine-month low, offsetting an uptick
November 21, 2025
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It turns out Nvidia's earnings could only smother the blaze on markets for so long.
November 21, 2025
One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
The Dodgers shattered MLB's spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks
A life jacket from a Titanic survivor goes on sale in first-of-its-kind auction
Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"