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America's Housing Crisis Is a Failure of Economics | Opinion
America has reached a point where having a roof over your head can feel like an economic privilege, and that should alarm us far more than it does. The housing crisis is usually presented as a humanitarian emergency, and it is one. People are being…
Latin America's economic saga: The cost of paying for the past
Sept. 24 (UPI) -- I have followed Latin America's economy for more than two decades, and I keep returning to debt. It is not simply another economic indicator. It is the recurring character in every act, and influences what comes next. ECLAC's…
The Economy Is Roaring
Robust US economic growth is driving bond yields higher, not just inflation fears. The S&P Global PMI surged to 58.4, signaling the strongest expansion since July 2021. Rising input costs, mainly from energy, justify the Fed's recent rate hike as…
Economic frustrations chip away at Trump's rural support
President Trump's approval ratings among rural voters are taking a hit as concerns mount about rising living costs across the country. While about half of respondents in a new KFF/Associated Press poll Wednesday expressed support for the…
Opinion | China is leveraging its diaspora to boost the economy, unlike India
A country's diaspora can be a symbol of its pride and power. A nation's diaspora can help it build international value through success stories, promote its soft power through culture and contribute to its economic progress through remittances…
Analysis: Higher Treasury yields deliver a reality check on a hot, inflation-prone economy
Treasury yields climbed this week after stronger-than-expected economic data. The Fed's recent rate hike reinforced expectations of additional tightening. AI investment and government borrowing are competing for capital. Higher yields increase…
A new measure of financial conditions shows the US economy heading for a rough patch
The US economy looks like it's headed for a spell of weakness, a veteran strategist is warning. Jim Paulsen, a Wall Street economist and the former chief investment strategist at the Leuthold Group, sees a troubling trajectory ahead for the US…
Global bond sell-off deepens amid fears US economy may be running too hot - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Trouble is brewing in the bond markets again, as investors grow more concerned about inflation, and signs that the US economy may be running…
Alberta economy weathers global instability
EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Geopolitical instability and trade uncertainty have led to a period of slower growth and higher inflation in Canada. Alberta is not immune to these challenges, yet is still on track to finish 2026 in a…
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
Fuel transport workers in Tunis have launched a 48-hour strike to demand better working conditions, wage increases, the disbursement of previously agreed allowances from 2019 and the settlement of social security dues. Al Jazeera correspondent…
Peter Schiff predicts economic 'downturn,' higher oil prices: 'I don't think it's over
Oil prices will rise even higher regardless of whether the Iran war ends, U.S. economic and political commentator Peter Schiff predicted during an interview with Fox News Digital on Wednesday, noting that he expects an economic 'downturn.' Schiff…
Europe Economy More Robust Than Anticipated, ECB's Kocher Says
Europe's economy is proving more resilient than expected, European Central Bank Governing Council member Martin Kocher said, suggesting it will be able to withstand higher interest rates if further tightening is needed. “We've fortunately…
Turkish economic growth forecast falls to lowest rate since 2020, OECD reports
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cut its forecast for Turkey's economic growth in 2026 to just 2.7% on Thursday, below the 3% threshold and the country's lowest growth rate since 2020, as the economic fallout from…
Opinion | The GOP's Farm Belt Economics Problem
JD Vance was in Iowa last week, trying to shore up GOP support in the heartland. “We want farming to be easier in the United States of America, not harder,” the Vice President told the crowd in Council Bluffs. Farming is always hard…
Here's what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar like they are now
Treasury yields surged Wednesday, signaling potential broader impact on the U.S. economy, particularly for consumers. Rates along the curve hit highs not seen in years, with implications for longer- and shorter-term borrowing costs. The moves came…
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