German Consumer Sentiment Picks Up as Outlook Brightens
The improvement was driven by a jump in economic and income expectations, as well as a higher willingness to buy […]
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Weeks after a U.S. military raid ended the rule of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans are living through a whiplash transition that feels less like a democratic dawn and more like an economic takeover
The U.S. removal of autocrat Nicolás Maduro has brought an influx of American dollars into the country, easing food prices.
BOJ Officials Signal More Caution on Yen Risk to Inflation
Bank of Japan policy board members have grown more cautious about the potential inflationary impact of a weak yen, meeting
Trump is looking for someone to run the Fed who has credibility on Wall Street and will defer to his demands for lower rates; his candidates come up short in one way or another
The president wants someone who will pursue lower interest rates—and who’s credible enough to actually deliver them. Source link
Australia Inflation Pressure Stokes Rate-Hike Speculation
Australia’s consumer price growth remained elevated in the final quarter of 2025, strongly signaling that the central bank will raise
Europe closed ranks to push back against President Trump’s bid to control Greenland, but its dependence on the U.S. for security, exports and technology mean decoupling from its ally isn’t an option
The Continent’s dependence on America runs deep and belies attempts to replace it with new alliances. Source link
What to Know if You Still Want Your Tax Refund as a Paper Check
Bigger refunds are in store this year, but those who want checks will have to wait much longer. Source link
Consumer Confidence Dropped to 12-Year Low in January, per Conference Board
The monthly survey’s primary index dropped from 94.2 in December to 84.5 in January as the economic mood worsened across
U.S. Economy May Be Experiencing Step Up in Potential Growth, World Bank Says
It is possible that the potential growth rate, a key reading for policymakers, is higher than currently estimated, the World
Bank of Canada Likely to Hold Rates Steady in 2026, Survey Finds
Ten of 12 analysts polled foresaw no change in the bank’s 2.25% benchmark rate for the entirety of this year.