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Opinion: Northeast Pennsylvania has a big role to play in building America's technology economy
Northeastern Pennsylvania has been at the center of an economic transformation before. Generations ago, anthracite coal helped power the Industrial Revolution and preserve democracy around the world by fueling Allied forces in World War II.
Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market
The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proved sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump's trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, and a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline…
Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the U.S. economy and monetary policy
Thank you, Bo, for that kind introduction. There are few places I would rather be than on these beautiful grounds at the start of October. Seeing the sugar maples along the Lawn starting to turn their distinctive shade of Cavalier orange is one of…
Japan PM vows to underpin yen by boosting economic competitiveness
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the administration's efforts to boost the country's economic competitiveness will help ensure market confidence in the yen, according to a recorded interview aired by Nippon Television on Thursday. SCROLL…
Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
The Brit Awards' move to Manchester for the 2026 ceremony generated £5 million for the city and its surrounding area, research has found. The annual awards ceremony, widely regarded as the UK's biggest night in music, was hosted in city for…
Speech by Governor Waller on Federal Reserve economic data
Thank you, Keith, and while it is always an honor to represent the Federal Reserve and speak at public events, being here today is truly a special privilege for me. In the 17 years that I have spent in different roles for the Fed, one of the things…
Iran's economy is in crisis, but it doesn't face imminent collapse
The economy of Iran is severely strained. At least in the near term, however, it is unlikely to experience a total collapse that would force the ruling regime into good faith negotiations with the United States. Iran's economy is certainly in dire…
Opinion | How Not to Fix Britain's Economy
Political leaders collide with reality sooner or later, and new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first collision arrived this week. No sooner had he proposed a dramatic expansion in the welfare state than government bond yields surged to their…
Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack
The Treasury Department sanctioned Iran's automotive and rail sectors as part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' the Trump administration's attempt to cut off Tehran's financial lifelines. Several companies connected to Iran's metals industry…
Trump promotes Paxton for Senate and economic policy during second visit to DFW region in three weeks
At the Peterbilt Motors truck manufacturing plant in Denton, President Donald Trump touted his economic policies, including his tariffs on trucks. Before hundreds of workers there, Mr. Trump shared a brief conversation he had with Preston Feight…
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran. The…
It's now or never for the Libs on the economy
It's been a torrid week for the economy – and an even worse one for Labor's economic credibility, which took another hit on Thursday. The Reserve Bank of Australia's Financial Stability Review, a six-monthly report card on the health of the…
Seoul looks to foreign entrepreneurs to fuel its next economic engine
Armed with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to predict fall risks for the elderly, a Ukrainian entrepreneur walked away from a Seoul pitch competition this week with something far more valuable than cash: a golden ticket toward…
Trump Administration's Economic Milestones and Policy Successes
The Trump administration has announced significant developments impacting millions of Americans, with bold claims about economic achievements and policy corrections. In a recent statement, President Trump highlighted the impact of his policies on…
Resilient Economy Keeps Pushing Bond Yields Higher
This article is for subscribers only. You might think fixed-income markets are due a bounce, given how much negative news is priced in — government bonds globally just turned in their worst quarter since 2024. But no, yields are marching…
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