As the U.S. Treasury phases out the penny in 2026, retailers are rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel—reshaping how Americans pay and sparking debate over fairness and financial inclusion.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, China restricts rare earth exports and Trump threatens sweeping tariffs, reviving fears of a full-scale U.S.-China trade war.
As the Federal Reserve touts progress on inflation, leading economists caution that underlying price pressures and labor market fragility could upend its optimistic outlook.
Wall Street banks report stellar third-quarter results, but CEOs—including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon—are sounding alarms about hidden systemic risks.
Stellantis is investing $13 billion in U.S. manufacturing over four years, creating 5,000 jobs and launching five new vehicles—including EVs and gas-powered SUVs.
France’s economy is faltering under the weight of relentless political instability, with three prime ministers in just over a year disrupting growth, investment, and policy continuity.
New U.S. and Chinese tariffs are sending shockwaves across the global economy, forcing nations to pick sides and disrupting supply chains worldwide.
The IMF has downgraded global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, warning that new U.S. tariffs and trade tensions with China could trigger inflation and economic fragmentation.
Major U.S. banks posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits, attributing their success to a resilient economy, strong consumer spending, and rebounding deal activity.
The Trump administration has approved a $20 billion economic lifeline for Argentina ahead of President Javier Milei’s White House visit, tying the bailout to sweeping free-market reforms and closer U.S. alignment.