Fed officials disagree over when inflation data will justify further reductions
Officials, who are meeting this week, are divided over when the inflation data will justify further reductions. Source link
Finance
Spanish Unemployment Fell in Final Quarter of 2025
The number of unemployed people fell by 136,100 to 2.48 million, the country’s statistics body, INE said Tuesday. Source link
India and the European Union have reached a free-trade agreement that will open a new market for European cars and other products
The agreement is both economies’ largest and will link almost two billion consumers. Source link
The New Tax Rules That Can Get You a Bigger Refund This Year
What to know about the increased SALT deduction, the new tax break for seniors and other provisions that kick in
German Business Sentiment Remains Flat in January
Confidence among German firms was flat in January, with sentiment failing to pick up steam despite the rollout of government
Rocked by growth-sapping shocks, countries around the world are rolling out large fiscal stimulus packages financed by bumper budget deficits
Rearmament, an aging population, technological change and fear of voters are fueling a risky trend. Source link
The Fed’s Michelle Bowman is moving to roll back what she views as regulatory excess pertaining to banks
Michelle Bowman, the central bank’s vice chair for supervision, is slashing staff, changing rules and adding to the tension at
The build-to-rent business looks poised to take off after President Trump exempted the industry from his regulations on large investors
The build-to-rent business looks poised to take off after Trump exempted this industry from his regulations on large investors. Source
Why It Pays to Check Your Tax Withholding This Year
Millions of Americans would benefit from changing their tax withholding for 2026. Source link
From Davos to Minneapolis, the events of this month have the potential to profoundly change the political and economic landscape for years to come, writes Greg Ip
From Davos to Minneapolis, the events of this month have the potential to profoundly change the political and economic landscape