Japan’s economy continued to expand during the first quarter of 2026, backing the case for an imminent rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Source […]
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President Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House on Friday
The coming ceremony underscores how the president has taken a close interest in Kevin Warsh’s appointment. Source link
U.S. Home Builder Sentiment Improved in May But Affordability Challenges Persist
Confidence among U.S. home builders improved in May but still remains in negative territory amid rising mortgage rates, elevated costs and economic uncertainty tied to […]
The economy Kevin Warsh is inheriting isn't the one he wanted
The next Fed chair wants lower rates. But the data might make that impossible. Source link
Swiss Economy Expands Again
GDP grew 0.5% in the first quarter, but the war in Iran threatens to derail Switzerland’s recovery in the coming months. Source link
China’s April Activity Data Weakens Despite Export Strength
China’s economic activity weakened across the board in April despite resilient exports supported by global demand for artificial intelligence and green products. Source link
A wartime surge in energy prices is slamming consumers while boosting investors, widening a divide in the U.S. economy
A wartime price surge is slamming consumers while boosting investors. Source link
Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims to go public on June 12, bond yields hit the highest level in more than a year, and tips for buying a good used EV. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:
Plus, bond yields hit the highest level in more than a year, and tips for buying a good used EV. Source link
The Federal Reserve said that outgoing Chair Jerome Powell would remain as its acting leader until Kevin Warsh, who was confirmed to a four-year term by the Senate this week, could be sworn in
The Federal Reserve said that outgoing Chair Jerome Powell would remain as its acting leader until Kevin Warsh, who was confirmed to a four-year term […]
Canada Factory Sales Climb 3% in March to Highest Level in More Than a Year
Manufacturing shipments increased 3% from the month before to a seasonally adjusted C$73.57 billion, the highest level since the start of 2025. Source link