Extended Mideast Conflict Would Slow Trade and Growth, W.T.O. Warns
The trade organization said that a slowdown in trade in 2026 could become even more extreme if the war in the Middle East persists.
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Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to a Rate Cut
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that …
Central Banks Brace for Faster Inflation as Energy Prices Surge
Traders now expect Europe’s central bankers to raise rates this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy pri…
As Oil Prices Spiral, Damage to Infrastructure ‘Makes It Even Worse’
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production w…
The Markets Contend With Powell’s Long Goodbye
The chair of the Federal Reserve said that he might not leave the central bank any time soon, setting up a potential clash with President Tr…
The Best We Should Hope For From the Fed: Nothing
A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy.
Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.
Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time with it.
Gas Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Testing Leader’s Cost-of-Living Pledge
Japan is deploying subsidies to blunt fuel price increases but remains vulnerable to the long-term economic risks of the war in the Middle E…
Oil Prices Keep Climbing on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies
Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.
The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia
Inflation and its consequences for growth are a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh.
Powell Says He Will Remain as Fed Chair Until Successor Is Confirmed
Jerome H. Powell, who leads the central bank, also said he would not leave the Fed until a criminal investigation into his handling of renov…