After a Week of Mediocre Economic News, Trump Wants to Fire the Messenger

President Trump inherited an economy in excellent health, and the predictions that he would quickly cause a recession were wishcasting rather than forecasting. But Trump has been doing his level best ... Read More

The A.I. Spending Frenzy Is Propping Up the Real Economy, Too

The trillions of dollars that tech companies are pouring into new data centers are starting to show up in economic growth. For now, at least. By Lydia DePillis It’s no secret by now, as investors ... Read More

China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ... Read More

Big Downward Jobs Revisions Could Be a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added far fewer jobs in May and June than previously reported. Such downgrades have historically meant trouble for the labor market. By Ben Casselman Arguably the biggest news in Friday’s ... Read More

Stablecoins Enter New Phase: These 3 Factors Will Reshape Global Markets

Stablecoins are entering a new phase, shifting from simple payment rails to yield-bearing, user-centric financial instruments, according to Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of STBL. The evolution could erode ... Read More