Economy

Central bank pauses after aggressive easing cycle, shifts focus to liquidity and transmission as India targets over 7% GDP growth

Rate-cut advocate exits Council of Economic Advisers as his Federal Reserve term expires, opening the door for a new Board appointment

Democrats and at least one Republican push to pause confirmation until Justice Department probes into Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook are resolved

Frowning “crying horse” toys fly off shelves while the viral “Are You Dead?” app faces government crackdown

First rate increase since 2023 lifts benchmark to 3.85% as policymakers respond to accelerating prices, tight labor markets, and stronger economic growth

Speaker Says He Has the Numbers to Reopen Government by Tuesday, Even Without Democratic Support

Factory output and export orders strengthen ahead of Lunar New Year, even as rising costs and weak confidence cloud the outlook

Brent drops more than 4% after Trump signals progress with Tehran, while rising global supply adds further pressure

President backs six-bill spending package funding most federal agencies through September, while lawmakers split off Homeland Security for a short-term extension to avert an immediate shutdown.

Following a five-month selection process that began with 11 candidates, President Trump says he will announce his pick Friday morning, with Kevin Warsh emerging as the leading contender amid intense market speculation.

Greenback hits lowest level since early 2022 as president signals comfort with depreciation following a 10% annual slide

Consumer prices hit a six-quarter high as housing costs surge and policymakers warn that interest rate cuts remain unlikely in 2026

Industrial earnings snap a three-year losing streak, led by manufacturing and smart electronics, even as mining slumps and domestic demand remains fragile

A sudden jump in the yen, rising bond yields, and election-driven fiscal promises put Tokyo under pressure as officials warn speculators and debate how to fund sweeping tax relief.

Democrats threaten to block a $1.2 trillion government funding package unless Homeland Security spending is removed, while Republicans refuse to budge ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline

While Western leaders dominated the headlines, Beijing quietly positioned itself as a pillar of stability as trade tensions, shifting alliances, and economic uncertainty redefine the world order