With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming

This could mean that the many influential leaders and economists who long predicted storm clouds ... back in December. But potentially persistent inflation isn’t the only red flag in the economy ... Read More

Yellen: US economy strong, not overheated

Despite a weaker-than-expected first-quarter GDP reading, the US economy is “firing on all cylinders” and inflation is on a path toward a more normal level, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said ... Read More

U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown

The U.S. economy likely extended its recent boom, albeit at a slower clip, in the first three months of the year, fueled by free-spending Americans who have continued to shell out despite inflation. Read More

Jobs Back on Radar as Second Quarter Begins With a Spending Tailwind

On one hand, the stronger economy is keeping rates higher. On the other, it is keeping people employed and consumers spending money. Last week saw fourth quarter economic growth being raised to 3. ... Read More

Analysis-Savings May Not Be Europe's Super Weapon in Economic Battle

Politicians hope private money, invested ... rooted shortcomings in the European economic model that they see as dissuading investment. "It's a way of inventing an easy solution to problems ... Read More

Europe’s economy is trailing behind the US – this is why

like much of the rest of Western Europe, is caught in an economic funk. The US economy expanded at a buoyant 3.4pc annual pace from October through December, according to official data released on ... Read More

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Middle East Crisis: Geopolitics Remains a Downside Risk for the Global Economic and Credit Outlook A full-scale Middle East conflict is unlikely but any further escalation of tensions would have ... Read More

With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming

New York (CNN) — Progress on inflation is moving in the wrong direction. The latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday, showed that annual inflation ticked up to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in ... Read More