Higher prices or higher unemployment? The economy could face a no-win dilemma

Trump again slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the central bank held interest rates steady as it tries to navigate fallout from White House trade policies. Read More

Fed sees rising risks to economy as it leaves rates unchanged

Instacart head Fidji Simo will step down to join OpenAI as its chief of applications, CEO and co-founder Sam Altman said on Thursday, adding she will report to him and that he will remain head of the ... Read More

Fed Keeps Rates Steady and Flags Heightened Uncertainty About the Economy

The Federal Reserve stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said that it’s “not ... Read More

Fed keeps interest rates steady amid concerns on tariffs’ economic risks

The Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, choosing caution as President Trump’s trade upheaval rattles markets and clouds the outlook for inflation and growth. Read More

Wobbling economy will push the Fed to cut interest rates later this year, CNBC survey finds

A 63% majority of respondents to the CNBC Fed Survey believe across-the-board 10% tariffs will likely remain on all U.S. imports after the completion of new trade deals. Strong majorities see tariffs ... Read More

Compare Current Mortgage Rates

In April, 30-year mortgage rates averaged 6.71%, up from the previous month. Experts predict rates will slightly decrease in 2025, but it depends on how the economy evolves. As rates go down ... Read More

China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn

China’s economy grew 5. ... as tariffs as high as 145% take hold WASHINGTON - China’s economy started 2025 with strong momentum, reporting a 5.4% annual growth rate for the first quarter ... Read More

BOJ will likely put rate hike aside for now, ex-official says

The Bank of Japan will probably leave aside raising interest rates for now due to uncertainties stemming from U.S. tariff measures that could deal a blow to Japan’s economy, according to a ... Read More

Is Jordan Economy Ready To Cope With More Interest Rate Hikes?

Unless assuming that CBJ's recent interest rate hikes would really take ... months, the CBJ should therefore compares costs/benefits of any future interest rate hikes to ensure Jordanian economy ... Read More

BOJ may halt rate hikes if yen nears 130 vs dollar, Goldman says

TOKYO - The Bank of Japan could halt interest rate hikes if the yen approached 130 ... the benefits of a weaker yen on the Japanese economy, recent data no longer provided clear evidence of such ... Read More