Economy
Jobless Claims Tick Up to 200K, Still Near Historic Lows
US jobless claims rose to 200,000 last week, a slight increase but remaining historically low amid inflation and global economic uncertainty.
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Economy
BoC Ready to Hike Rates if Energy Prices Fuel Broader Inflation
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told MPs that interest rate hikes are possible if high energy prices lead to persistent, generalized...
Economy
Trump’s Economy: Strong Growth Meets Soaring Costs Ahead of Midterms
Despite robust Q1 2026 GDP growth driven by AI investment, American voters face a rising cost of living and higher borrowing costs...
Finance
Aegon, Barclays Warn of Impending Market Pain
Skeptics at Aegon Asset Management and Barclays Plc are bracing for a potential reversal of April's credit rally, citing persistent geopolitical and...
Finance
Iran War: Bank of England Warns of Rate Hikes, £80 Mortgage Rise, Higher Energy Bills
The Bank of England's latest report details how the Iran war could trigger interest rate rises, an average £80 monthly increase for...
Markets
Retirement Income: Why ‘Interest Only’ May Fall Short for Most
Many retirees consider withdrawing only interest from savings, but median account balances and inflation make this strategy unfeasible for most Americans.
Economy
Fiscal Policy, Not Fed Swaps, Drives Economic Regime Shift
The true 'regime change' impacting the economy is not a swap of Fed officials, but the profound shift from monetary policy dominance...
Markets
Bundesbank’s Nagel Signals ECB June Rate Hike Unless Outlook Improves
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has indicated the European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates in June if the economic outlook...
Finance
UK Faces Wide Field of Economic Uncertainties
The Bank of England signals rate hikes are more likely than not as Middle East conflict fuels inflation, impacting households and businesses.