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US consumer spending slows: Is it a warning for the economy?
Retail sales in the US were unexpectedly flat during the December holidays, suggesting a pullback among consumers and raising questions about a broader economic slowdown. The report, released on Tuesday by the Commerce Department, marks a break…
The U.S. bond market is suddenly flashing a warning sign about the economy
Tuesday's delayed retail-sales data for December undermined expectations for economic growth, leading to an extended rally in U.S. government debt. The flat reading on retail sales, which showed that American consumer spending fizzled out at the…
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Trump Expects An Economic Miracle From The New Fed Chair
President Donald Trump said his pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, can deliver 15% economic growth. If Trump was referring to annual real GDP growth, a 15% growth rate would be ambitious. The economy has only exceeded 15% annualized GDP growth in…
Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught
As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University in the US walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited…
Marriott CEO: We are seeing a K-shaped economy
The economy resembles a dual-track highway as seen through the prism of hotel giant Marriott (MAR). 'I mean, there is certainly — pick your description — a K-shaped economic bifurcation of the consumer. We continue to see really…
'These are people's livelihoods': Minnesota's economy in crisis amid ICE surge
A man walked into Soleil Ramirez's restaurant last month and started to ask strange questions: How many people do you have on staff? Why are you so small? “Stuff nobody asks,” she said. The man then started talking loudly into his…
The Vocational Training Council poised to develop skilled talent equipped for Hong Kong's economic transformation, says the new Chairman
At the heart of Lam's vision is a fundamental premise: talent is the core driving force of sustainable development. “The infrastructure and cutting-edge sector development across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland is guided by a long-term…
Indonesia's economy tipped to gain from deeper mainland China, Hong Kong ties
Indonesia 's economy stands to gain from its partnership with mainland China and Hong Kong through increased investments and lessons learned from improving capital markets, industry insiders and observers have said. Shinta Kamdani, coordinating…
Yes, Even in 2026, It's Still 'the Economy, Stupid
Few things in American life unite voters from all backgrounds like Super Bowl Sunday. Yet long after the trophies are handed out and the commercials are forgotten, one question will matter more in the minds of most Americans: Can I afford to live…
Trump's odd housing economics reveal a deeper problem
Trump: 'I don't want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up for people who own their homes.' pic.twitter.com/XTIDjlBIiy — Home of the Brave (@OfTheBraveUSA) January 29, 2026 Some may wonder why the president is…
S&P 500, Nasdaq dip with economic data, earnings in focus
NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday while the Dow edged up to its third record close in a row, as investors digested disappointing retail sales figures and waited for a key labor market report. The S&P 500 communication…
Equity Sector Rotation Chartbook, February 2026 - The Tangible Economy Strikes Back
Equity leadership has shifted markedly since October. The real, tangible sectors are now leading the pack, alongside the powerhouse that remains non-US equities. The rise of the “tangible sectors” has come at the expense of…
How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.
What executives are seeing inside their businesses right now. Why on-the-ground data can tell a different story than official reports. I generally ignore government data because it is subject to significant revisions and, in many cases, relies on…
Commentary: Invest in the environment, boost the economy
It's clear Oregon's economy is top of mind for Oregonians and our elected officials as we rev into 2026. It seems like we get a new economic forecast or assessment every day, or an announcement of a new report outlining steps the state should take…
The $108 Oil War: Can the Middle East Crash the World Economy?
Half a century ago, turmoil in the Middle East brought the global economy to its knees. Today, even as the region's geopolitics grow more fractious, oil markets and central banks typically treat conflict as a shock to watch—not one that…
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