Economy

China left key lending rates unchanged on Monday for the third straight month as the country seeks to maintain currency stability amid expectations of further monetary easing to support economic…

Donald Trump is preparing to re-enter the White House and there’s an amazing gift waiting for him: one of the strongest US economies in history.  With low unemployment, robust GDP…

As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as US president today, his impending leadership has created a new dilemma for Western companies still operating in Russia, forcing them to…

Gold prices were little changed on Monday as traders awaited the inauguration speech of President-elect Donald Trump later today.  “The US Dollar (USD) kicks off the new week on a…

Global gold prices surged 27% in 2024, driven by central bank interest rate cuts and a rise in safe-haven demand. This sharp increase in global prices has dampened domestic demand…

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 20th global risk report delivers a sobering analysis of the world’s most pressing challenges, revealing that only 11% of experts anticipate stability in the near…

The Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 1% since September 2024, aiming to give the U.S. economy breathing room after earlier aggressive hikes.  Yet, the yield on…

Emboldened by the prospect of a friendlier Trump administration, Wall Street banks are ramping up efforts to overhaul US capital rules. In a Reuters report, industry executives reveal an ambitious…

A slim majority of economists surveyed by Reuters believe the US Federal Reserve will hold its key interest rates steady during its January 28-29 meeting and likely resume cuts in…