Big investors say US markets rally could prove short-lived
NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The recent rally that has lifted U.S. stocks and bonds is more of a year-end rebound than a turning...
Rising US debt stokes calls in Congress for special fiscal commission
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress is facing growing calls to find a way to stem rising budget deficits and debt following this...
The Fed’s stages of inflation grief, in Powell’s words
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve policymakers reached a milestone on Wednesday when they left the U.S. central bank’s benchmark overnight interest rate steady...
Biden’s budget vs. Republican debt ceiling bill on spending, deficits, taxes
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration and Republicans in the U.S. Congress are in talks to end their standoff over raising the...
U.S. December deficit quadruples as outlays grow, debt ceiling nears
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s December budget deficit quadrupled from a year earlier to $85 billion as receipts shrank slightly and outlays...
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital rises at fastest pace in 40 years
Tokyo Nov core CPI up 3.6% vs f’cast +3.5% Tokyo CPI stays above BOJ’s 2% target for 6th straight month Data underscores broadening inflationary pressure...
Storm clouds gather over the pound as focus turns back to dire economy
LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The pound has just staged its biggest monthly rally in a year after shaking off weeks of British political turmoil,...
Japan’s inflation hits 8-year high in test of BOJ’s dovish policy
Sept core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr, matches forecast Core consumer inflation stays above BOJ goal for 6th month Data underscores broadening inflationary pressure BOJ seen...
World at rising risk of recession as inflation hits consumers
World surveys show business activity contracting Little hope of a turnaround anytime soon Inflation reaches multi-decade highs in many parts of world LONDON, Aug 23...
Kansas City Fed’s George warns “abrupt” rate changes could strain economy
WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) – Abrupt changes to the federal funds rate could stress the economy and financial markets, with steady and well-communicated increases preferable...