Economy

Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live during a policy forum in Washington

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IMF upgrades global growth forecast as economy proves ‘surprisingly resilient’ despite downside risks

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly raised its global growth forecast, saying the economy had proven “surprisingly resilient” despite…

U.S. economy will see ‘more things break’ in 2025 if rates stay high, strategist says

The U.S. economy could be headed for stormy waters in 2025 if the Federal Reserve does not take action soon…

Retail sales jumped 0.7% in March, much higher than expected

Rising inflation in March didn’t deter consumers, who continued shopping at a more rapid pace than anticipated, the Commerce Department…

For U.S. Cuban claims holders, spy Manuel Rocha’s plea deal raises fresh questions

When Carolyn Lamb saw news of Cuban spy Victor Manuel Rocha’s arrest on the news last December, she recognized him…

Surging inflation fears sent markets tumbling and Fed officials scrambling

The early data is in for the path of inflation during the first three months of 2024, and the news…