How the U.S. built a junk fee economy
Americans are collectively spending nearly $65 billion on sneaky fees, according to the White House."Sometimes they're called convenience fees. Sometimes...
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Europe and the US are on the path to a planned economy
The Heritage Foundation just gave the U.S. its worst Index of Economic Freedom rating since the index was first published...
US-China tensions: What a new cold war means for central banks
The battle against soaring prices is little more than a year old and central banks need to gird for the...
U.S. economy improved in early April, S&P Global says
Last Updated: April 21, 2023 at 10:14 a.m. ET First Published: April 21, 2023 at 10:08 a.m. ET The numbers:...
investors weigh interest rate outlook
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday as investors awaited economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials that could provide...
Three million UK homeowners face £1,000 mortgage increase
A half point increase in mortgage rates would cost a homeowner with a typical £200,000 loan an extra £83 per...
Why is the British pound rising against the US dollar?
Living in the UK, you’d be forgiven for feeling woeful about the country’s economy. Soaring inflation, which reached 10.4% in...
Recession or not, UK weakness is inevitable
The recent debate about whether or not the economy will enter a recession reminds me of the old joke about...
Global markets: US stocks dip after Fed minutes raise concerns on banking crisis, inflation
US stocks dropped on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve policy meet in March showed that central bank officials are concerned about...
Irish GDP to grow 5.6% but Germany and Britain set to contract
Ireland’s economy will power ahead this year despite major economies in Europe facing contraction, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has...
