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An aggressive U.S. tariff policy will trigger a significant slowdown in the U.S. economy this year and next, with the median probability of recession in the next 12 months approaching 50%, according to economists polled by Reuters.

A sudden 90-day …

The EUR/JPY pair gives up its entire intraday gains and ticks lower to near 161.50 during North American trading hours on Thursday. The pair faces a sharp sell-off as the Euro (EUR) underperforms after the monetary policy announcement by the European C…

If tariffs bite the economy and send the United States into a recession, the S&P 500 may well reset. Concerns about inflation and job losses hamper consumer spending.

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB’s decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.

If the stress of trade wars starts to pressure the U.S. economy, one of the first signs is likely to be an increase in layoffs and unemployment. Yet so far there’s no evidence the labor market is suffering. The number of people who applied for unemploy…

Trump tweet complaining about Jerome Powell and the Fed not cutting rates "fast enough" while praising the ECB for their aggressive cuts. I have to break down how flawed this take is and why this thinking can actually harm the economy in the …

Stephen Crolius, president of Carbon-Neutral Consulting and a longtime strategist in the energy transition space, has spent decades helping organizations navigate the shifting terrain of climate and power. Now, as A.I. reshapes both the demand curve and the tools to manage it, Crolius offers a seasoned view of an electric future that might just outsmart its own worst fears.

Fed chair Powell acknowledged chances of higher inflation and slower growth amid Trump tariffs.

Trumps understanding of economics is a train wreck & now Powell is under siege https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114352766082542122 Powell has done an excellent job imo and Trump is going after him because he won’t lower rates If Powell isn…

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Thursday that he is “deeply concerned about US tariffs affecting Japan, world economy.”

Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that Bejing “is open to negotiations on economic and trade areas.”

World’s biggest miner says tariff impact ‘limited’ so far

Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa said on Thursday that “if the outlook for economic activity and prices is realised, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate and adjust degree of monetary accommodation.”

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan’s real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is achieved.

Jerome Powell tells a Chicago group what worries him most.

Jerome Powell offered his latest words on the economy.

Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Thursday that the officials agreed to hold a second meeting with the United States this month.

The commodities expert has reset their gold outlook

California has always been somewhat separate from the rest of the United States. Proudly independent, the state is continuing this tradition with its recent opposition to President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. On April 15, 2025, Governor Gavin Newson announced California as the first state to sue President Donald Trump over the new tariffs. As […]

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump’s tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.

Oil stocks haven’t been the best performers this year, but they’ve been surprisingly resilient. The economy is on shaky ground with plenty of uncertainty. This is usually the time when oil and gas stocks go down in anticipation of a broader slump that could eat into their profits. Of course, these stocks have trended down […]

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The Mexican Peso continues to appreciate against the US Dollar as market appetite remains sour, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that he remains slightly focused on inflation as the economy is near maximum employment. At the time of writing, th…

It’s not easy. Businesses must decipher thousands of tariff codes and post $50,000 bonds.

He( and his team) are the most important person relevant for this sub. Their job is directed towards 2 goals – Price Stability – Stable Labor Market By maintaining this Balance, the Economy keeps Humming continues to grow on a long term basis The Fed …

Federal Reserve’s Chair Jerome Powell discussed the US economic outlook at the Economic Club of Chicago.

The youngest population of workers want more control over their career trajectory.

Gold has been on a relentless rally, topping $3,300 per ounce for the first time. Investors could make quick profits with leveraged ETFs.

It will also create 17,500 jobs.

Despite macroeconomic uncertainty and choppy consumer confidence, healthy rental demand amid favorable demographics and high homeownership costs poise Zacks Equity REIT – Residential industry players like EQR, ESS and UMH well for growth.

China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said Wednesday, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese products.With the trade war clouding t…

The economy may be in good shape, but trade wars pose a risk.