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China’s economic model is ‘washed up on the beach,’ says veteran investor David Roche

China’s economic model is “washed up on the beach” and “not going to take off again,” which will have a…

Biden takes a victory lap one year after signing Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that the…

Fed officials see ‘upside risks’ to inflation possibly leading to more rate hikes, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at their most recent meeting about the pace of inflation and said more rate hikes…

Retail sales increased 0.7% in July, better than expected as consumer spending is holding up

Consumer spending held up well in July as inflation slowed, with retail sales turning in a stronger-than-expected showing for the…

Russian ruble slumps to near 17-month low, briefly moves past 100 against dollar

The Russian ruble briefly notched 100 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, nearing a 17-month low as President Vladimir Putin‘s economic advisor blamed loose monetary…

Argentina markets slide after far-right libertarian Javier Milei’s win in primary vote

Pressure built on Argentina’s currency and stocks on Monday after a far-right libertarian who wants to axe the central bank…

Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in July, higher than expected

A measure of wholesale prices rose more than expected in July, countering recent trends showing that inflation pressures are easing.…

Biden calls China a ‘ticking time bomb’ over economic troubles

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday called China a “ticking time bomb” because of its economic challenges and said the…

Biden embraces July inflation report: ‘That’s Bidenomics’

WASHINGTON — Despite a small rise in inflation last month over June’s rate, President Joe Biden on Thursday insisted that July’s…

July CPI report shows inflation gauge rose 3.2%, less than expected

The consumer price index rose 3.2% from a year ago in July, a sign that inflation has lost at least…