China’s 2025 record export surge expected to slow in December – Reuters poll
China’s record run of exports, driven by diversification in shipment destinations, is expected to have slowed in the final month…
World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 amid tariffs but fading dynamism
The global economy is proving more resilient than expected, with 2026 GDP growth expected to improve slightly over forecasts from…
Fed’s Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favorable outlook
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday he expects a healthy economy in 2026 and indicated…
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift
Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing,…
Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell sparks pushback
The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell drew condemnation from former Fed chiefs…
Trump says inflation data means Fed can cut interest rates
President Donald Trump welcomed December inflation figures released on Tuesday, saying they supported his push for Federal Reserve chair Jerome…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than expected at the start of the year,…
German wholesalers warn fiscal stimulus cannot replace structural reforms
German wholesalers expect only slight sales growth this year after stagnating in 2025, in what the BGA trade association said…
Fighting the Fed, Trump tries credit easing by decree: Mike Dolan
By hook or by crook, U.S. President Donald Trump seems intent on cutting the cost of credit further – potentially…
JPMorgan CFO warns credit card rate cap could hurt US consumers, economy
A proposed cap on credit card interest rates will hurt U.S. consumers and the economy, JPMorgan Chase Chief Financial Officer…