US economy
IMF's Gopinath says high U.S. deficits fueling growth, higher interest rates
Gopinath told a fiscal forum at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that US deficits are projected to rise for years with one of the world's steepest curves for debt.
A global state of disunion
In other words, the world is in disunion not just from wealth and income disparities, but through the widening digital and knowledge application gaps.
US consumer inflation up unexpectedly in February
The consumer price index (CPI) came in at 3.2 percent last month
US labor market cooling; unemployment rate rises to two-year high of 3.9%
The jump in the unemployment rate after holding at 3.7 percent for three straight months reflected a further decline in household employment
Are the Fed and Biden engaged in a duel?
The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the arbiter of monetary policy in the US, is facing a number of challenges
Analysis / What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?
From tax cuts to new trade conflict with China, re-electing Trump will have a major economic impact
Analysis / As inflation slows, Europe Inc must show off its margin might
More companies are downgrading their earning estimation in the face of various economic and geopolitical factors
US bankruptcies surged 18% in 2023 and seen rising again in 2024 -report
Higher interest rates are among the reasons the US has seen a surge in bankruptcy filings
IMF's Georgieva says Americans should 'cheer up' about falling inflation
IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva is hopeful about the US economy as inflation declines further
Down on the Biden economy
Why do voters give Biden’s economy a lousy 36 percent approval rating?
JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession
JPMorgan's chief economist said on Friday the bank is no longer forecasting a US recession this year and has raised its economic growth estimate as the economy expands at a "healthy pace."
Top 10 economies to watch in 2023
It is hard to ignore the growing consensus among economists that the combination of inflation and interest rate hikes alongside tempered Chinese demand and US economic uncertainty could be the perfect storm for a global recession.
Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss
One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections
Explainer: Is the US in a recession?
A first read on US economic growth last quarter, due out Thursday, will amplify an ongoing debate over whether the country is, or will soon be, in recession.
Ready or not for the next recession?
A sunny day is the best time to check whether the roof is watertight. For economic policymakers, the proverbial sunny day has arrived:
IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality
The International Monetary Fund warns the United States over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.
US adds 295,000 jobs in February
The US economy adds 295,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%
