The Latest Breaking News from Economy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.33%. Dec E-mini S&P futures (ESZ24 ) are up +0.40%, and Dec E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday following a divided vote among policymakers.

Central bank downgrades growth forecast amid threat from budget fallout, rising inflation and Trump trade tariffs

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut indicates a stable yet slowing economy, with inflation sticking around but consumer spending strong. In light of these events, penny stocks, Ribbon Communications (RBBN), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), and Organogenesis Holdings (ORGO), all priced under $5, could make attractive investments. Read on….

The U.K.’s central bank is set to keep interest rates on hold as inflation has moved further above its target rate even though the British economy is flatlining at best

Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, “it’s the economy, stupid!”

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to support economy amidst global concerns about growth and trade tensions.

New Zealand's economy is 2.1 per cent smaller than it was six months ago, according to new GDP data from Stats NZ.

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year