Economy

Policymakers balance growth concerns, deflation pressures, and currency stability as economic momentum softens

Higher refunds under new tax law could boost vehicle purchases, but economic uncertainty keeps dealers cautious

Cloud computing, advertising, and AI investments propel the tech titan past its longtime brick-and-mortar rival

Washington warns it could withdraw from the International Energy Agency if policy direction does not shift, raising stakes for global energy governance

Cooling food and energy costs end a nearly four-year streak above the 2% threshold, while policymakers weigh the next steps for interest rates

Markets react sharply as Washington signals military options remain open, raising fears of supply disruptions across key global shipping routes.

Lawmakers warn against using public funds to stabilize digital assets as bitcoin’s sharp downturn fuels policy concerns

Policymakers signal a pause in cuts as inflation uncertainty keeps both easing and tightening scenarios on the table

Stronger shipments across Asia and Europe drive a sharp rebound, while falling imports reshape the trade balance outlook

A modest fourth-quarter expansion driven by consumer spending highlights fragile momentum in the world’s third-largest economy

Weak consumer demand and prolonged producer price declines highlight ongoing economic strain ahead of key policy meetings

Ratings agency warns oversupply, falling prices, and weak confidence are pushing the housing market further out of reach of recovery

Beijing accuses London of political interference as Britain widens migration pathway amid worsening freedoms in Hong Kong

Washington prepares an initial payout toward billions owed to the United Nations, while pressing for deeper reforms amid warnings of a looming cash shortfall

Recovery efforts underway as arrests target cybercrime operations and visitor numbers from key markets slump

Security alert comes amid military buildup in the Gulf and fragile diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence