Economy
21 articles
OPEC+ Boosts Oil Production in Symbolic Move
OPEC+ pledged a small June production increase, but with Iran's oil offline and the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, the gesture barely dents a massive...
Fed Interest Rate Forecast 2026: When Cuts Are Coming and What They Mean for You
Fed officials signal rate cuts could begin as early as summer 2026. See the latest forecast, expected timeline, and what lower rates mean for mortgages
Economic Cost of Extremism in Rural America
Far-right movements in states like Idaho are costing rural communities real money through school voucher programs, defunded services
America's $36 Trillion Debt Hits Bond Markets
The US national debt has crossed $36 trillion, with annual interest payments now exceeding the defense budget.
The Fed's April Dilemma: Inflation Stalls at 3.2% While Labor Market Cracks Widen
The Fed faces its toughest moment since 2022: inflation stalled at 3.2%, claims rising, and stagflation fears reshaping Wall Street expectations.
India's 6.5% Growth Forecast Makes It the Global Economy's Clear Bright Spot in 2026
India's 2026 growth upgraded to 6.5% by the IMF, bucking the global slowdown with trade deals, services strength, and domestic demand.
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3.1%
The IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook trims global growth to 3.1%, citing Hormuz disruptions, lingering tariffs, and sticky inflation.
A Tale of Two Europes: Germany Stalls at 0.4% While Spain Surges to 2.6% Growth
Germany limps along at 0.4% growth while Spain leads the eurozone at 2.6%. The divergence exposes deep structural fault lines across Europe.
Canada's Housing Crisis in 2026: A Generation Locked Out and No Fix in Sight
Canada's housing crisis has deepened in 2026 with record unaffordability in Toronto and Vancouver. Immigration, rate policy, and federal inaction collide.