A weak job market is becoming the Fed’s primary focus
The Fed’s got two basic things it’s supposed to do, according to Congress: keep prices stable, while maximizing…
Dollar weak on rate outlook, gold hits record high
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks edged higher while the dollar lurked near five-week lows and gold…
Dollar under pressure as traders return after Labor Day break
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar made a limp recovery in early Asian trade after…
3 Promising Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under $400M
As the U.S. markets retreat from record highs, investors are keenly watching how economic indicators and Federal Reserve…
Charting the global economy: US consumers remain resilient, Indian exporters under pressure
(Bloomberg) –US consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months as stronger income growth bolstered…
‘Recession Specials’ Are Making a Comeback
Echoing promotional tactics employed during the Great Recession from 2007-2009, a number of companies have brought back recession-focused…
Donald Trump is taking over the US Federal Reserve and financial markets have missed the point
Financial markets are missing the point about Donald Trump’s takeover of the Federal Reserve. It’s not really about…
Lisa Cook standing up for the Federal Reserve is a ploy to turn a blind eye from her mortgage scandal
Fed Governor Lisa Cook is standing up to Donald Trump, suing to keep her job because she says…
Economists see slow US growth, stubborn inflation well into 2026
Economists anticipate ho-hum US economic growth for the remainder of the year and well into 2026, with steady,…
Wall Street’s Momentum Train Hits Full Speed Into September
(Bloomberg) — Even after Friday’s stock dip, Wall Street’s risk-on momentum train is barreling into September at full…
The downsides of suspending the monthly jobs report
This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of…
Asia upbeat on Wall St boost as markets await US inflation data
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, riding a tech-driven rally on Wall Street,…