Economic events

Economic ‘misery index’ that’s predicted every election winner since 1980 looking good for Harris, but it’s close

A gauge of economic misery that has a strong track record of predicting elections is tilting toward a Kamala Harris…

Presidential debate crib sheet: U.S. economy numbers to know

When Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, expect…

Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to ‘soft landing’ with no meaningful layoffs

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string…

Europe’s economy survived ‘terrible prophecies’ but must now tackle trade with China: EU’s Gentiloni

The European Union has successfully avoided the “terrible prophecies” that threatened its economy in recent years, but must still contend…

Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris proposal, says Penn Wharton

Former President Donald Trump’s economic proposals would increase federal deficits by $5.8 trillion over the next decade, almost five times…

BHP CEO expects a turnaround in China’s property sector in year ahead

BHP CEO Mike Henry said he expects China’s property sector to rebound in the upcoming year on the back of…

A recession is coming in the U.S., and ‘a few rate cuts’ won’t prevent it, says strategist

Contrary to what many believe, investment research firm BCA Research sees that the economy is on the cusp of a…

Harris erases Trump’s lead on economy among younger Americans, CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds

Younger Americans do not appear to hold Vice President Kamala Harris responsible for what many of them believe is a…