Economy

WTO Report: AI to Revolutionize Global Trade by 2040

WTO projects AI could boost global trade by up to 37% by 2040 but warns of exacerbated inequalities without inclusive policies.

#wto, #artificialintelligence, #globaltrade, #economy

U.S. Retail Sales Exceed Expectations in August 2025 but Labor Market Weakens

August 2025 sees U.S. retail sales up 0.6%, surpassing forecasts, but labor market shows weakness with rising unemployment.

#retail, #economy, #federalreserve, #inflation

U.S. Faces Economic Challenges Amid Rising Unemployment and Housing Shortfall

Rising unemployment and housing shortfall pose threats to U.S. economic growth, highlighting interconnected market challenges.

#economy, #housing, #labor, #unemployment

China's Economy Shows Signs of Strain Amid Trade Tensions and Property Crisis

China faces economic challenges with slowing industrial output, retail sales, and rising unemployment, amid trade tensions with the U.S.

#china, #economy, #tradetensions, #unemployment

EU Targets 'Killer Acquisitions' with Planned Merger Control Reforms

EU reforms merger rules to tackle 'killer acquisitions', introducing deal value-based thresholds for fair competition.

#eu, #mergers, #competition, #innovation

Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Fed plans a 25 basis point rate cut to counter a weakening labor market and persistent inflation, signaling possible further cuts.

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IMF Highlights Strains in U.S. Economy Amid Job Revisions and Inflation Concerns

IMF reports U.S. economic strains with job revisions and inflation risks, raising questions about fiscal strategies and data accuracy.

#imf, #useconomy, #inflation, #employment, #tariffs

US Department of Labor Launches Review of BLS Amid Data Collection Challenges

Inspector General investigates BLS data revisions and operational setbacks, raising concerns about economic data accuracy.

#labor, #economy, #bls, #employment, #federalreserve

Federal Reserve Poised for Possible Rate Cut Amid Economic Slowdown

FOMC expected to cut rates as U.S. faces job slowdown and persistent inflation above 2% target.

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IMF Revises Global Growth Forecasts Upward for 2025 and 2026

IMF projects global growth rates of 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026 despite trade tensions.

#imf, #globalgrowth, #trade, #economy, #inflation

BLS Revises U.S. Job Growth Data Downward: 911,000 Fewer Jobs Added

The BLS reveals a major downward revision in job growth between April 2024 and March 2025, indicating a weaker labor market.

#bls, #labor market, #job growth, #economic policy, #employment data

U.S. Treasury's $100 Billion T-Bill Auction Sets New Record Amid Strategic Debt Management Move

Treasury's $100B T-bill auction aims for cost savings but raises rollover risks amid budget deficits and market volatility concerns.

#treasurybills, #debtissuance, #economy, #financialmarkets

US Solar Industry Faces 27% Decline in Capacity Installations Due to Policy Changes

A new report forecasts a 27% drop in US solar capacity installations by 2030, driven by policy shifts under Trump's tax policies.

#solar, #renewableenergy, #trumppolicies, #economy, #energy

U.S. Labor Market's Unexpected Slowdown Spurs Calls for Federal Reserve Rate Cut

August 2025 reports show a labor market slowdown, causing experts to predict aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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U.S. Labor Market Slowdown in August 2025 Sparks Concerns

August job growth falls short with 22,000 positions, raising unemployment to 4.3% amid policy impacts, prompting Fed speculation.

#uslabormarket, #august2025, #employmentreport, #federalreserve