Economy

US Core Inflation Rises 3.3% in July, Clouding Fed’s Rate Path

US core PCE prices rose 3.3% annually in July, below forecasts but above the Fed's 2% target, clouding the outlook for September interest rate decisions.

Bank of Korea Raises Rate to 3% in Second Straight Hike

The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.0% on Thursday, a second straight hike backed by a chip-led export boom.

Warsh Cuts Fed Statement to 130 Words, Drops All Rate-Cut Language

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer

Trump Demands FCC Punish NBC Host, Treasury Bars Reporters From G20

Trump called for FCC punishment of NBC host Kristen Welker on Sunday as the Treasury barred NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters from G20 events.

Bessent Says U.S. Will Sanction Another Bank Over Iran Ties This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will sanction another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions, ahead of G20 meetings in North Caro

US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Over a Year, Cooling Housing Demand

US mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a year, pushing demand below year-ago levels amid geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of H

U.S. Payrolls Expected to Rise by 80,000 as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

U.S. payrolls are expected to grow by 80,000 with unemployment holding steady, a report that could shape Federal Reserve rate expectations.

US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as Rate Hike Bets Fade

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as labour force participation slumped, prompting markets to cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb for Fifth Straight Week to Highest Level in a Year

The 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its fifth straight weekly increase and the highest level in over a year, straining homebuyers.

U.S. Private Payrolls Add Just 44,000 Jobs in July, Weakest Gain in Six Months

U.S. private employers added only 44,000 jobs in July, the weakest gain in six months, signaling a cooling labor market as hiring turns unusually soft.

US Job Openings Slip to 7.4 Million as Labor Market Weathers Iran Conflict

U.S. job openings slipped to a three-month low of 7.36 million in June, but the labor market stayed resilient despite the energy shock from the Iran confli

Oil Tops $100 as Iran War Widens, Squeezing Consumers at Pumps and Stores

Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East fighting, pushing gasoline above $4 a gallon and threatening higher costs for U.S. shoppers.

Top Certificate of Deposit Rates Reach 4.35% as Savers Seek Long-Term Yields

Certificate of deposit rates are reaching up to 4.35% APY this summer, drawing savers seeking fixed returns amid uncertainty over future interest-rate cuts

Fed Dissenters Defend Rate Hike Votes, Warning Inflation Demands Immediate Action

Federal Reserve officials who backed higher interest rates say immediate action is needed as inflation stays above the 2% target for over five years.

U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter as Inflation Stays Above Fed Target

The U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth in the second quarter as imports weighed on output, while inflation eased slightly but remained above the Fed's 2% t

Brazil Moves to Accelerate Mercosur Trade Deals with China and South Korea

Brazil agrees to speed up Mercosur trade negotiations with China and South Korea, a strategic shift amid global trade realignment and U.S. tariffs.

South Korea Weighs Cap on Leveraged ETFs as Retail Investors Absorb Chip-Driven Losses

South Korean regulators are considering limits on leveraged ETFs for retail investors after heavy losses tied to a downturn in semiconductor stocks.

When to Claim Social Security: Weighing Bigger Checks Against Time and Health

Claiming Social Security at 62 means smaller checks, while waiting boosts payouts. Here's how to weigh the trade-offs and build a broader retirement income

Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Brent crude surged above $100 for the first time since May as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and US-Iran tensions rattled global oil markets.

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