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Live updates: Trump speaks about US economy in Detroit
The latest economic data has painted a picture of a US economy that has maintained solid momentum, even as Trump's trade and immigration policies leave big questions about what comes next. Over the three months to last September, the world's…
The Economic Toll of Trump's Policies Will Soon Be Visible
Many forecasters and investors misinterpret what is happening in the American economy. Some believe the uncertainty around President Donald Trump's trade and other economic policies is abating, while a loud and influential minority argue that the…
Live updates: Trump speaks about US economy in Detroit
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and US President Donald Trump have been at odds for years over the central bank's approach to interest rates. The feud has mostly been one-sided, with Trump repeatedly applying public pressure on the Fed to make…
EPA says it will stop calculating the economic savings to health in key air pollution rules
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in health care costs and preventable deaths avoided from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants. The change means the EPA will…
To realize a circular economy, Oji advances recycling, partnerships
Amid the current trend of reducing plastic use and increasing resource circulation, there is growing momentum to expand the use of paper as an alternative to plastic, said Keiji Shimatani, general manager of the Packaging Innovation Center and…
Trump returns to Michigan to burnish his economic credentials
But at least one Republican strategist from Michigan, a battleground state for this year's midterm elections, is encouraging Trump to “talk less about yesterday's grievances and more about tomorrow's paychecks.” “Michigan…
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Here Are the 'Hazards' Jamie Dimon Thinks Loom Over the U.S. Economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in a statement Tuesday called the U.S. economy 'resilient' but continued to warn of risk factors—including some he called underappreciated by markets. A number of major U.S. banks are set to report their latest…
Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats
Looking for more legroom when you fly? The global airline with the best economy seats in the world has just been revealed. For the sixth consecutive year, Skytrax 's annual airline awards crowned Japan Airlines (JA) as king of the standard seat.
Time for Caricom single economy
Although global pressures could intensify this year, Caribbean economies must seize the opportunity to progress, including advancing the long delayed Single Economy component of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). That is the advice from…
India becomes No. 4 economy as poverty and inequality persist
Jan. 12 (Asia Today) -- India has surpassed Japan in nominal gross domestic product to become the world's fourth-largest economy, a milestone the Narendra Modi government has cast as an early achievement of its 'Viksit Bharat' vision for a more…
Prices rose 2.7% in 2025 as inflation stalked the economy
But inflation has also proved resistant to efforts to bring it down. It is still running above the Federal Reserve ‘s 2% target. The accumulated inflation of the past few years has driven consumer sentiment to historic lows and damaged the…
Bessent's desperate late-night call to Trump over economic 'mess
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Donald Trump late on Sunday to warn that the Justice Department's probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell had 'made a mess.' Powell had just hours earlier, in an extraordinary video message, accused Trump of using…
Tom Snyder: Agentic AI, automation lead 2026 trends in data economy
Every new year comes with its own sense of excitement and energy. It's the season of resolutions and new beginnings. For companies, that usually means fresh budgets, new initiatives and renewed optimism about what technology might unlock next. In…
The economic roots of Iran's protests
The protests that erupted in Tehran on December 28 and quickly spread across Iran were triggered by a specific grievance: the collapse of the country's currency, the rial. Currency devaluation in Iran is never merely a technical matter; it quickly…
Bigger tax refunds are coming for 2026 - what it could mean for the economy
Bigger tax refunds could be coming in 2026 due to changes enacted in President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill.' Some experts say the windfall could temporarily boost consumer spending among certain taxpayers. It's possible that larger tax…
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