Economy

Corporate debt defaults soared 80% in 2023 and could be high again this year, S&P says

Corporate debt defaults soared last year and could be a problem again in 2024 as cash-strapped companies deal with the…

Fed’s Christopher Waller advocates moving ‘carefully’ with rate cuts

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller acknowledged Tuesday that interest rate cuts are likely this year, but said the central bank…

Trump is a ‘transactional president’ but may not rock the boat on China, Standard Chartered CEO says

Former U.S. President Donald Trump would be a “transactional president” if he returns to power, but is unlikely to blow…

Germany skirts recession at the end of 2023 but faces prolonged slump

Europe’s largest economy contracted by 0.3% year-on-year in 2023, as high inflation and firm interest rates bit into growth, the Federal Statistical…

Deflation: Here’s where prices fell in December 2023, in one chart

As inflation continues to throttle back across the broad U.S. economy, some consumer categories have sunk into outright deflation. In…

Wholesale prices unexpectedly fall 0.1% in December in positive inflation sign

Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined in December, providing a positive signal for inflation, the Labor Department reported Friday. The producer price…