Wall Street slips following mixed data on economy
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The U.S. economy stumbled at the end of the year, new surveys showed, as rising prices tied to tariffs reduced customer demand and spurred businesses to further tighten the reins on hiring.
Tariffs haven’t tanked the economy. In fact, GDP in the second quarter reached its strongest quarterly growth in nearly two years. The third quarter is tracking close behind. Here are some reasons why
Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says AI spending is lifting growth and could help boost productivity, but raises questions about the impact it may have on the labor market.
The broad-based weakening spans consumer spending, investment and real estate.
Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable. It survives by pushing strain into the future – into labour markets, public finances and the everyday lives of Russian households.
Argentina's economy expanded 3.3% in the third quarter from the previous quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, marking its fourth straight quarterly gain, but below analysts’ expectations.
Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.
Leaders who fail to adapt to higher interest rates risk being squeezed by rising debt service costs, which can cripple innovation and operational budgets.