April jobs report: US employment growth eased during economic uncertainty
In April, the U.S. economy saw job growth, albeit at a slower rate than the previous month, amid some economic uncertainties regarding tax and trade policies. The Labor Bureau released figures indicating that employers added 177,000 jobs in April. While this number surpassed economists’ expectations from LSEG, it was a decline from the 228,000 jobs […]
Tether links U.S. growth to a new stablecoin as CEO engages with Washington crypto influencers – CNBC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Tether, known for being the largest issuer of stablecoins, is gearing up to introduce a US-based stablecoin later this year. CEO Paolo Ardoino mentioned that the company is keen to expand its influence in Washington and help shape crypto regulations. In a conversation with CNBC this week, Ardoino disclosed that […]
Fed’s favored inflation gauge showed price growth slowed in March
Forbes Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes warns of US prices rising amid global tariff tensions and rising among Federal Reserve leaders. The Federal Reserve's priority inflation gauge showed price growth slowed in March, indicating that inflation was close to central bank target rates. On Wednesday, the Commerce Department reported that the Personal Consumption Expense (PCE) […]
Shares of Google parent Alphabet jump as advertising growth lifts revenue to over $90B
Google Parent Alphabet said it would buy back $70 billion worth of shares as it reported first-quarter profits exceeding Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday. Stocks rose 4% in extended transactions, adding about $75 billion to the company’s market value. Alphabet broke quarterly revenue estimates, benefiting from steady growth in its digital advertising business, offsetting the […]
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook Amid Trump Tariffs, Has Warning For India Too
New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday that it will slow down in the coming months, primarily due to the trade war, as US President Donald Trump has caused sudden tariffs on virtually all trading partners. The IMF has warned that the US is facing an increased risk of recession as it downgrades […]
International Monetary Fund Slashes Growth Outlook On Impact Of US Tariffs
Washington: On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund cut forecasts for global growth this year, citing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy on the global economy. The IMF forecast, which incorporates all tariff measures introduced this year, has risen 2.8% this year, looking at the global economy 0.5 percentage points lower than […]
IMF cuts US economic growth outlook over tariffs, policy uncertainty
Art Raffer, a former Reagan economist, tells Kudrow why investors are worried about President Donald Trump’s trade war. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut it on Tuesday US growth forecast Other countries due to uncertainty about trade policies and lower demand. The IMF report cut the US’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.8%, reducing it […]
Live updates: Hegseth defends Signal use on 'Fox and Friends'; IMF slashes US growth forecast
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses defended himself after visiting “Fox and Friends” Tuesday morning to reveal that the report shared information in a second signal group chat with his family and his personal lawyer. The defense chief returned to the spotlight following a report from the New York Times on Sunday that he shared the attack […]
Amex Projects Resilient Consumer Demand, Anchored by Gen Z and Millennial Growth – PYMNTS.com
Highlights Despite widespread economic uncertainty, American Express has maintained a confident outlook for the rest of 2025. This trust is attributed to the company’s expectations for stable spending and manageable peak unemployment, especially among wealthy and young clients. Gen Z and Millennial cardholders have been identified as key growth drivers for American Express, indicating strong […]
China beat growth expectations in Q1, but US tariffs cloud outlook
Rep. Warren Davidson of R-Ohio has evaluated President Donald Trump’s customs policy and shares the administration’s ongoing battle with federal judges on the “final line.” China has beaten expectations of first quarter economic growth, but the remaining prospects for 2025 remain dim as Beijing’s orthotics due to the impact of heavy US tariffs. The latest […]