Fed’s Musalem argues against easy policy just to bolster productivity
Aug 6 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday it is…
Strong retail sales mask widening K-shaped economy as consumer financial stress mounts
(Kitco News) – The U.S. consumer continues to support economic growth, but beneath resilient headline spending, new data…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
(Kitco News) – The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united…
Fed’s Williams tells Fox Business he’s more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat
July 7 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said in a television interview…
Japan taps delivery trucks in push to recycle rare metals from e-waste
Supply Chain With restrictions eased, smaller ground transport firms to join pilot program Yamato Transport will be one…
Shareholders warn governments against bailouts to Trafigura, owner of Nyrstar
A group of international shareholders are warning state and federal governments against giving global commodities giant Trafigura hundreds…
Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
OTTAWA, June 25 (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada’s consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad…
Russia’s Steel Output Falls to 15-Year Low as Sanctions, Weak Demand Bite
Russia’s steel production fell to its lowest level in 15 years in 2025, as Western sanctions, weak domestic…
Macro strategist David Hunter warns of 80% market bust, 25% inflation as global debt math breaks
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Workers at Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter face last payday as unions call for certainty
With just one certain payday left for workers at the embattled Liberty Bell Bay smelter, unions are calling…
Liberty Bell Bay placed into voluntary administration after years of GFG Alliance financial struggles
The owner of the Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania has entered voluntary administration. Ernst and Young…
Gold prices jump as the U.S. economy loses 92k jobs
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