Economy

For Black workers, progress in the workplace but still a high hill to climb

Looking at the state of Black employment in America tells a mixed story: Much progress has been made in the…

Jamie Dimon is ‘cautious about everything’ as he sees risks to a soft landing

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon thinks there’s a better-than-even chance that the U.S. is heading for a recession, though he…

Goldman Sachs and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala ink $1 billion partnership to invest in Asia Pacific

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Goldman Sachs and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala on Monday signed a $1 billion…

Economic boost from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour could be overstated, Nomura warns

The devil’s in the details, but local economies have a friend in Taylor Swift. The American pop star has spent…

Germany’s housebuilding sector is in a ‘confidence crisis’ as the economy struggles

Germany’s housebuilding sector has gone from bad to worse in recent months. Economic data is painting a concerning picture, and…

Fed’s Waller wants more evidence inflation is cooling before cutting interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he will need to see more evidence that inflation is cooling before he…

Turkey ends hiking cycle after 8 months, holding key rate at 45%

Turkey’s central bank held its key interest rate on Thursday, keeping it at 45% despite soaring inflation after eight consecutive…

Germany slashes 2024 growth forecast to just 0.2% as economy in ‘tricky waters,’ minister says

Germany’s gross domestic product is now expected to grow by just 0.2% this year, as the country wades in “tricky…

Bank of England rate cuts likely later but larger, Goldman Sachs says

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates higher for longer before slashing them more sharply than expected…

Israel’s GDP contracts nearly 20% in fourth quarter amid Gaza war

Israel’s gross domestic product shrank nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to official figures. The contraction was…