A number of economic indicators are pointing to a lull – Marketplace
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Test what you know about the economic résumés of Biden and Trump
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to lay out very different summaries of recent history when they meet Thursday for their first debate. These dueling economic narratives are much more than academic. Which version of the last seven and a half years voters believe could very well decide the winner this fall. To help […]
US dollar edges lower after a wave of economic data
EURUSD 10 mins Whenever there are five economic data releases at the same time, there will also be a mixed picture. That was the case today with Q1 GDP revised a tad higher, along with higher inflationary numbers. At the same time, corporate profits in the report were taken down and durable goods orders non-defense […]
Are 'almost all of the new jobs' in the U.S. 'going to illegals'? – The Fulcrum
Are ‘almost all of the new jobs’ in the U.S. ‘going to illegals’? The Fulcrum Read the full article…
A Strong Chinese Economy Is Good for the World, Vietnam Prime Minister Says
A strong and self-reliant Chinese economy can benefit the world, Vietnam’s prime minister said at a high-level economic forum this week, noting the “pivotal position” that Beijing holds in global supply chains. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian Tuesday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed China’s commitment […]
Trump would make America’s inflation crisis worse, 16 Nobel economists warn
CNN — Inflation remains public enemy No. 1 in today’s economy. Americans are fed up with the cost of living and former President Donald Trump says he will help. Yet 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists are warning that Trump’s proposals wouldn’t just fail to fix inflation — they would make matters worse. “We the undersigned are […]
Meloni and Macron jostle over influential EU economic job
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. France and Italy are jostling for a senior economic post in the next European Commission, a fight heightened by personal animosity between the two countries’ leaders. The EU’s 27 leaders gather in Brussels on Thursday […]
Why do most countries buy oil in U.S. dollars?
Oil prices have been rising this month, and on average rising all this year. Part of that is the expectation that summer demand will be strong. Whatever the demand, most of it will be traded in dollars. If someone in France wants to buy oil from Saudi Arabia, they would usually use dollars, said Steve Kamin, a […]
‘Phantom debt’ crisis looms over U.S. economy
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a popular way to spread the cost of a purchase over several installments, usually four, at 0% interest, making it an attractive option for many. Between 2019 and 2021, the number of BNPL loans increased by nearly 1100%, raising concerns among analysts about the potential rise in consumer debt. […]
Consumers have even given up on shopping sales
Shanghai | Retailers in China face a daunting near-term future after a disappointing mid-year online shopping festival that has also clouded the recovery prospects of the world’s second-largest economy. E-commerce sales declined for the first time during the “618 festival” that ended last week, reflecting the pressures building up on retailers that are already locked […]
