Economy

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he is not worried the incoming administration will undermine him as U.S. central bank…

Investing.com – The outlook for economic growth picked up in recent weeks amid expectations for the labor market to remain steady over the next year, but concerns that potential tariffs…

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named a former White House aide to serve as counsel to an effort co-led by Elon Musk to slash…

Investing.com — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed can take a “little more cautious” approach in cutting rates toward neutral as the economy remains in good shape. “We…

(Reuters) – U.S. economic activity has expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth “subdued” and inflation rising at a modest pace and businesses expressing optimism about…

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday said he expects his Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla to resign amid an ongoing corruption scandal, though the president said he does…

DAKAR (Reuters) – West Africa’s central bank, the BCEAO, kept its main lending rate unchanged at 3.50% in a decision announced in a statement on Wednesday. This post appeared first…

Investing.com — Forecasting China’s economic trajectory is never straightforward, but ING analysts laid out ten pivotal questions to watch in 2025.  These questions span growth targets, policy effectiveness, market stability, and…

By Howard Schneider NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a quiet period for Fed officials ahead of the…