Consumer confidence is lower than expected as Wall Street braces for shutdown data blackout

Consumer confidence edged lower in September ahead of an expected data blackout caused by the looming government shutdown, the Conference Board reported.

Industry 2025-09-30 22:05

The GDP Illusion: Why Economic Growth Is Losing Its Meaning

Growing up, illusions were a wonderful thing. Watching David Copperfield fool the audience on televi

Industry 2025-09-30 21:21

Boston Fed President Collins sees caution on future interest rate cuts

Collins on Tuesday expressed support for the recent interest rate cut but skepticism on future moves.

Industry 2025-09-30 21:07

Boston Fed President Collins sees caution on future interest rate cuts

Collins on Tuesday expressed support for the recent interest rate cut but skepticism on future moves.

Industry 2025-09-30 21:07

France On The Brink: Debt Spiral And Political Paralysis

France remains paralyzed even after its latest government reshuffle. Time is running out to consolid

Industry 2025-09-30 15:15

Fed official pours cold water on interest-rate cuts

The Fed split deepens: Hawks eye inflation, while doves push faster cuts.

Industry 2025-09-30 04:00

Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different

For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns have been nonevents for both markets and the economy.

Industry 2025-09-30 03:59

Labor Dept. won't release Friday's key jobs report, other data if government shuts down

The department is preparing for what would amount to a news and data blackout should the government suspend operations.

Industry 2025-09-30 00:01

Another city is slapping visitors with a tourist tax

The add-on hotel and accommodation fee goes into effect in April 2026.

Industry 2025-09-29 23:17

The UK's finance minister keeps public guessing over tax hikes

Reeves remains tight-lipped about the forthcoming Autumn Budget, at which economists expect her to announce tax hikes.

Industry 2025-09-29 20:20

The resilient stock market may be keeping the economy out of a recession

Consumers with larger stock holdings are feeling fine, while those with smaller or no holdings are not.

Industry 2025-09-27 21:29

The resilient stock market may be keeping the economy out of a recession. Why that's a bad thing

Consumers with larger stock holdings are feeling fine, while those with smaller or no holdings are not.

Industry 2025-09-27 21:29

Slowdown Signals: Are Leading Indicators Flashing Red?

Lately, theres been a growing sense of confidence among investors that the U.S. economy has dodged t

Industry 2025-09-27 20:50

Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August, as expected, Feds gauge shows

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August was expected to increase 2.9% from a year ago.

Industry 2025-09-26 20:31

Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August, as expected, Feds gauge shows

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August was expected to increase 2.9% from a year ago.

Industry 2025-09-26 20:31

Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August, as expected, Feds gauge shows

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August was expected to increase 2.9% from a year ago.

Industry 2025-09-26 20:31

Real-World Impact Of Trump's New Drug Tariffs To Remain Negligible, UBS Tells Clients

Update:President Trump fired off a Truth Social post Thursday evening outlining imminent plans for 1

Industry 2025-09-26 16:35

Trump Announces New Round Of Tariffs On Drugs, Heavy Trucks And Furniture

In a day already overflowing with news, late on Thursday President Trump announced a fresh round of

Industry 2025-09-26 06:05

Jobless claims tumble to 218,000, well below estimate despite fears of labor market weakness

Initial claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 235,000 for the week ending Sept. 20.

Industry 2025-09-25 20:32

Jobless claims tumble to 218,000, well below estimate despite fears of labor market weakness

Initial claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 235,000 for the week ending Sept. 20.

Industry 2025-09-25 20:32