Analysis: The Iran war has made inequality worse. An end won’t fix it
A driver refuels a vehicle with regular gasoline at a Shell gas station in Hercules, California, May 21,…
Personal savings rate falls as inflation outpaces paychecks
Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez | Moment | Getty Images Americans are saving less as the everyday cost of living…
Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation continued to hit consumer wallets in April, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on the sidelines until the…
Iran war disruptions, Modi’s appeal to boost India’s hospitality sector
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China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
Employees work on the production line of automotive display chips at a workshop on May 22, 2026 in…
Americans are ‘entrenched’ in financial stress
Economic conditions like gas prices well above $4 a gallon, according to AAA estimates, and annual inflation nearing…
Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due…
Central banks offload U.S. Treasurys; China holdings at 18-year low
The U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images Foreign governments cut U.S.…
Treasury retreat eases, traders eye highest 30-year yield since 1999
Yields on U.S. Treasurys were slightly lower early Tuesday, easing losses in the previous session as traders weigh…
Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
Residential and commercial properties near the Shibuya district of Tokyo on May 4, 2023. Richard A. Brooks |…
China’s April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing…
G7 ministers to meet amid warning of consequences of Hormuz closure
An aerial photograph shows the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas…