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…
Trump previewed weak GDP on Truth Social ahead of official release
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Coosa Steel Corporation on Feb. 19, 2026 in Rome, Georgia. Chip…
Subprime borrowers fuel surge in personal loans, TransUnion finds
Many Americans are borrowing and incurring debt to keep up with rising costs for basic necessities, such as groceries,…
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year – BBC
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year BBCFourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation…
Singapore’s response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow | Opinion | Eco-Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowers businesses to do more with less people. Many businesses are racing ahead to take…
With policy in a good place, Fed is probing AI’s economic impact, Daly says
By Ann Saphir Feb 19 (Reuters) – San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she…
IMF rebukes China’s model with its own credibility in tatters
As the International Monetary Fund takes China to task, the world’s “lender of last resort” is grappling with…
China’s Private Sector Pivot | Foreign Affairs
When China launched a sudden investigation into Ant Group, the financial subsidiary of the tech giant Alibaba, in…
Russia’s economy faces years of low growth – GIS Reports
As a two-year consumer and liquidity-fueled boom petered out in 2025, the economy has transitioned into a complex…