Tag: #economy

French PM Seeks Confidence Vote for Controversial €44 Billion Austerity Plan

French PM Bayrou seeks confidence vote on €44B austerity plan, aiming to slash deficit by 2029.

#france, #austerity, #economy, #politics, #confidencevote

U.S. Government Acquires 9.9% Stake in Intel, Signaling Shift Toward State Capitalism

The U.S. invests $8.9 billion in Intel, marking a shift toward state capitalism and sparking debate on free-market dynamics.

#usgovernment, #intel, #statecapitalism, #economy, #semiconductors

Fitch Reaffirms India's Rating Amid Growth and Challenges

India's rating stays stable at 'BBB-' as Fitch highlights growth, but warns of U.S. tariffs and fiscal weaknesses.

#fitch, #india, #rating, #economy, #ustrade

U.S. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.2% in July Amid Demographic Shifts

The U.S. unemployment rate remains stable at 4.2%, with notable demographic and industry employment shifts reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

#unemployment, #bls, #federalreserve, #economy, #laborforce

S&P 500 Poised for 2.3% Decline by 2025 Amid Tariff Concerns and Fed Uncertainty

S&P 500 projected to drop 2.3% by 2025 due to tariff policies and Fed measures, amid fears of economic slowdown.

#sp500, #tariffs, #federalreserve, #economy, #markets

Inflation Concerns Dampen U.S. Consumer Sentiment in August 2025

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index falls as inflation worries surge, impacting economic outlook.

#economy, #inflation, #consumer sentiment, #University of Michigan

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Tariff-Induced Uncertainty

Fed holds rates at 4.25-4.50% amidst economic uncertainty and rising tariffs impacting GDP and inflation.

#federalreserve, #interestrate, #tariffs, #economy, #fomc

U.S. Invests $1 Billion to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain

U.S. DOE announces $1B funding to advance domestic critical minerals supply, reducing reliance on foreign sources like China.

#usdoe, #criticalminerals, #nationalsecurity, #china, #economy

Powell's Pivotal Speech at Jackson Hole: Key Insights Expected

Chair Powell to address inflation and labor market issues at Jackson Hole amid internal Fed debates.

#federalreserve, #jacksonhole, #economy, #inflation, #interest rates

U.S. Faces Historic Surge in Vegetable Prices Amid Tariffs and Labor Shortages

U.S. vegetable prices soar 38.9% in July; tariffs and labor shortages create inflationary pressure on consumer goods.

#vegetableprices, #tariffs, #labor, #inflation, #economy

Bolivia Prepares for Crucial Election Amid Economic and Political Turmoil

Bolivia's upcoming elections may reshape its economy and political landscape amid crisis.

#bolivia, #election, #politics, #economy, #lithium

U.S. Producer Price Index Surges, Signaling Mounting Inflationary Pressures

U.S. Producer Price Index sees a 0.9% rise in July, fueling inflation concerns as both services and goods drive the increase.

#economy, #inflation, #us, #ppi, #financialmarkets

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Meet U.S. President Trump in Historic Summit

Lee Jae Myung to discuss security and economy with Donald Trump in landmark meeting.

#southkorea, #us, #trump, #summit, #economy

Vietnam's Ambitious Economic Transformation: Aiming to Become Asia's Next Tiger Economy by 2045

Vietnam targets becoming Asia's next tiger economy by 2045 through innovation, private enterprise, and strategic reforms.

#vietnam, #economy, #tigereconomy, #privatesector

Trump Extends U.S.-China Trade Truce for 90 Days Amid Ongoing Negotiations

President Trump extends trade truce with China, maintaining tariffs for 90 days to resolve key issues like intellectual property and fentanyl production.

#trade, #trump, #china, #tariffs, #economy