Fed Emergency Injection Sparks Market Fears After Silver Bet Backfires
The Federal Reserve injected at least $17 billion into a major U.S. bank after heavy losses linked to a failed silver trade, reviving fears of systemic...
Economy - Page 5
Track the key forces shaping the global economy with our comprehensive coverage. This section delivers timely updates on central banks and interest rates, inflation trends, labor markets, GDP growth and geopolitical shifts. We provide clear analysis and essential context so readers can understand how economic indicators and policy decisions affect markets, businesses and personal finances worldwide. Designed for professionals, investors and anyone interested in macro trends, our Economy category brings together the stories that define today’s economic landscape.
Latest Economy News
Volkswagen to Shut Historic Dresden Plant as Economic Pressures Intensify
Volkswagen will close its Dresden factory, marking the first shutdown of a German plant in the automaker’s 88-year history, as energy costs, trade pressures, and falling...
Swiss National Bank Holds at 0% as Inflation Cools, European Stocks Edge Lower
European markets slipped on Thursday as the Swiss National Bank kept rates at 0% and investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point cut alongside signals that...
Fed Set to Deliver Rate Cut While Signaling a Harder Path Ahead
The Federal Reserve is expected to issue a third straight rate cut while warning that further easing may be limited, as officials remain split over slowing...
Global Billionaire Count Jumps by 287 as Total Wealth Climbs to $15.8 Trillion
The number of dollar billionaires worldwide rose by 287 over the past year, reaching 2,919 individuals as total global billionaire wealth expanded 13% to $15.8 trillion.
Singapore’s SGX and Nasdaq Launch Dual-Listing Bridge to Boost Market Competitiveness
Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq have unveiled a dual-listing framework allowing large companies to list in both markets using a single regulatory process. The move aims to...
U.S. and Switzerland Reach Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs to 15%
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion...
Insta360 Rewards Employees With Solid Gold Keyboard Keys Worth $45,000
Chinese camera maker Insta360 gifted employees solid gold keyboard keys as annual bonuses, with one 'spacebar' key alone worth about $45,000, symbolizing recognition and stability amid...
Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Cut Workweek to Two Days
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could replace most jobs within a decade, leading to a two-day workweek and forcing society to rethink the role of human...
Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah Set to Include Bond-Backed Stablecoin Variant
Indonesia’s central bank plans to launch a stablecoin-style companion to the digital rupiah, backed by government bonds, integrating blockchain into its monetary system.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic...
Trump Family’s Crypto Boom Spurs Conflict of Interest Questions
An investigation reveals the Trump family earned nearly $864 million in crypto-related ventures during the first half of 2025, raising ethics concerns amid links to foreign...