Economy

FOMC to Meet as Economic Challenges Mount Amid Rising Inflation and Trade Policies

FOMC meets amid rising inflation and trade pressures, with key decisions looming on interest rates and economic growth.

#FOMC, #inflation, #trade, #interestrates, #economy

IMF Lowers Economic Growth Forecast for MENA Region to 2.6% Amid Global Tensions

IMF cuts MENA 2025 growth forecast to 2.6%, citing global trade wars and declining oil prices.

#imf, #mena, #economicforecast, #oilprices

Bank of Japan Revises Economic Forecasts Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

The Bank of Japan has cut its growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing U.S. tariffs under Trump. This impacts yen and bond yields.

#bankofjapan, #usatariffs, #economicforecast, #globaltrade

Investors Turn to Asian Equities Amid Signs of US Recession

As the U.S. faces economic challenges, Asian equities offer stability and growth, attracting global investors seeking alternatives.

#economy, #recession, #asianmarkets, #investing

UK Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Car Finance Commission Legality

The UK Supreme Court will address the legality of undisclosed car finance commissions, a case with industry-wide implications.

#uk, #finance, #supremecourt, #consumerprotection

U.S. Economy Faces Inflation Surge and Slowing Job Growth in April 2025

Inflation surpasses Fed's target as job growth slows, posing economic challenges amid new trade policies.

#economy, #inflation, #federalreserve, #jobs, #trade

U.S. Consumer Confidence Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2020 Amid Tariff Concerns

April 2025 sees U.S. Consumer Confidence Index drop by 7.9 points to 86.0, lowest since May 2020, due to trade policies and economic fears.

#economy, #consumer confidence, #tariffs, #trade policies

World Bank Predicts Steep Decline in Global Commodity Prices Over Next Two Years

World Bank forecasts a 12% drop in commodity prices for 2025, citing weak global growth and trade barriers.

#global economy, #commodity prices, #world bank, #economic outlook

U.S. Dollar Faces Major Decline Amid Policy Proposals to Withdraw from IMF

The U.S. dollar's 8.4% slide in early 2025 sparks global stability concerns as policymakers consider IMF withdrawal.

#u.s. dollar, #imf, #global economy, #china yuan

Escalating U.S.-China Trade War Spurs Global Economic Turmoil

U.S.-China trade tensions escalate, sparking global market turmoil and geopolitical reshuffling.

#trade war, #us-china relations, #economy, #tariffs

ECB Criticizes U.S. Tariffs Amid Global Economic Strain

ECB's Villeroy criticizes Trump's tariffs, highlighting eurozone resilience and potential interest rate cuts amid global economic uncertainty.

#ecb, #tariffs, #eurozone, #interest rates, #donald trump

IMF and World Bank Warn of Global Economic Threats Amid Trade Tensions

IMF and World Bank caution on global economic stability due to US tariffs and emerging market debts.

#IMF, #World Bank, #trade tensions, #global economy, #debt

Federal Reserve's Beige Book Highlights Rising Economic Uncertainty Amid Tariffs

Tariffs spur economic uncertainty as Fed Beige Book cites significant concerns, affecting growth and investments.

#federal reserve, #beige book, #tariffs, #us economy, #trade policy

Erosion of the U.S. Dollar’s Safe-Haven Status: Shifts in Global Financial Markets

U.S. protectionist policies erode dollar's safe-haven status, prompting global financial market reconfiguration.

#us dollar, #global markets, #protectionism, #tariffs

U.S. Treasury Secretary Criticizes IMF and World Bank for Mission Creep

At IMF meeting, Treasury Secretary urges return to core economic missions, highlighting concerns over China's influence.

#IMF, #World Bank, #U.S. Treasury, #mission creep, #China