Shanghai index hits 10-year high on policy momentum
China”s major stock indexes advanced on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching its highest level in over…
Dwindling Gas Reserves Threaten Colombia’s Economy and Power Grid
Strife-torn South American country Colombia is not only suffering from a new wave of violence but is also…
Is The US Economy Shock Proof?
The following is an excerpt from our Morning Briefing (Oct. 6, 2025) for institutional investors. US Economy I:…
Big news – US plans to release the September CPI report data despite government shut down
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for…
Almost half of the states are in recession, economist says: What about Alabama?
Almost half of the states are either in recession or flirting with a downturn, according to a chief…
CNBC/NRF Retail Report Again Sees Strong Sales Growth in Key Active Lifestyle Channels in September
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported that retail sales slowed on a month-over-month (m/m) basis in September after…
With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation…
The 2026 COLA prediction: Estimates might not keep up with inflation
The official 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries still has yet to be announced. Forecasts for…
China’s Fourth Plenum: Why Five-Year Plan Review Matters for Global Economy
The most important meeting of China’s 2025 political calendar is just around the corner. The so-called fourth plenum,…
At German auto crisis meet, Merz vows to fight EU gas guzzler ban
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hoping to rev up the struggling German auto industry (Tobias SCHWARZ) Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Ex-Fed Official Sees Secular ‘Shocks’ Ahead From Extreme Weather
The Federal Reserve’s former top-ranking official overseeing climate risk says the US economy faces a series of long-term,…
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, back to its lowest level in about a year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, returning to its lowest level in…