Economy

Banking turmoil was not a crisis but ‘the downside risks are real,’ IIF boss warns

The banking sector turmoil that led to the collapse of several lenders was not a systemic crisis and has now…

NASA reveals ‘Mars’ habitat to test what life will be like on the planet

Four small rooms, a gym and a lot of red sand – NASA has unveiled its new Mars-simulation habitat, in…

Wall Street is wrong: Former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley predicts rate hikes will end next month

Wall Street is wrong about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, according to former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley. Barring…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: WW International, CarMax, Mohawk, Moderna and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. WW International – Shares of the WeightWatchers parent surged 48%. Goldman…

Banks in ‘more precarious situation’ creating risks for global growth, IMF chief economist warns

Interest rate rises have increased banks’ vulnerabilities — and their response presents a significant risk to global growth, the International…

‘Unfinished business’: Biden visits Northern Ireland as political tensions persist

U.S. President Joe Biden concluded his brief visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the…

Alibaba unveils its generative AI model, to roll out in all apps

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has shown off its generative AI model – its version of the tech that powers chatbot…

Outlook for credit access hits record low while inflation expectations jump, NY Fed survey shows

Consumers are getting more pessimistic about inflation and their access to credit, according to the results of a monthly survey…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Micron, Pioneer Natural Resources, Tesla and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Micron Technology – Shares jumped more than 6% following news that…

Rise in inequality could push 250M more into extreme poverty: Oxfam

As the gap between the rich and poor around the globe is spiraling out of control, it is affecting the…