Economy
US Jobless Claims Plunge to 187,000, Lowest Since 1969
US applications for jobless benefits tumbled to 187,000 last week, marking the lowest level in over five decades despite global economic uncertainty.
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Finance
CFPB Nominee Johnson Undecided on Agency Staffing Reductions
Brian Johnson, President Trump's nominee to lead the CFPB, stated he has not decided on proposed staff cuts during his confirmation hearing....
Economy
Gold Retreats as Energy Costs Drive Rate Hike Expectations
Gold prices have fallen as escalating Middle East tensions push energy costs higher, intensifying expectations for the US Federal Reserve to tighten...
Finance
Operational Agility Defines Top Middle Market Performers
Top middle market firms are redefining resilience, leveraging operational agility and targeted AI investments to convert economic uncertainty into a strategic advantage,...
Economy
Singapore MAS Holds Policy, Signals Vigilance on Inflation
Singapore's central bank is set to maintain monetary policy amidst mild inflation, but analysts expect a hawkish signal due to geopolitical and...
Markets
ECB Holds Rates at 2.25% as Oil Price Swings Cloud Inflation Outlook
The European Central Bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% Thursday, citing high uncertainty over volatile energy prices and their inflationary...
World Business
Trump Imposes Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns
President Trump has enacted new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans.
Investing
Vanguard Experts Detail Costly Investor Behavioral Errors
A recent Vanguard discussion highlighted how experienced investors often make costly mistakes rooted in behavior, not market conditions. Chief economist Joe Davis...
Finance
Economist Heather Long Discusses Trump’s Speech on Economy, Affordability
NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, on July 23, 2026, regarding President Trump's latest...