U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows as Europe Picks Up Pace
The eurozone continues to hold up better than expected in the face of repeated tariff shocks and subdued…
Nobel economist warns a dearth of blue-collar jobs is among the biggest threats to the U.S. economy—and they fell by more than 100,000 last year
Nobel Prize–winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has a poor prognosis for the state of the economy: “Not great right…
US economy can grow at least 3.5% in 2026, Bessent tells Fox News
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott ‌Bessent told “The Will Cain ‌Show” on Fox News…
Long-term mortgage rate gets closer to upper 5% range
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years,…
Govt monitoring US tariff situation closely
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris said the Goverment is “monitoring the situation closely” following the US…
Brighter UK economy gives Reeves a springboard for March statement | Economic growth (GDP)
The economic backdrop to Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring statement appeared to brighten on Friday after a trio of…
US economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected
WASHINGTON — U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the…
Supreme Court Trump tariff decision: Retail industry reacts
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s…
Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs caused a downturn in the US? – The Irish Times
When Donald Trump famously announced his Liberation Day tariff assault on the world last April, economists, almost en…
US PCE inflation heats up in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Underlying U.S. inflation increased more than expected in December, and signs are pointing…
The economy grew solidly in 2025 despite a late slowdown : NPR
Consumer spending, including holiday spending, helped keep the U.S. economy growing during the final months of 2025. Jeremy…
Trump nodded to low GDP numbers in social post ahead of public release, blaming shutdown
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump seemingly flagged a disappointing end-of-year reading on…