Economy

Housing Market Challenges Persist as Builder Confidence Declines

NAHB/Wells Fargo Index shows unexpected drop in builder confidence due to high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

#housingmarket, #builderconfidence, #mortgagerates

U.S. Producer Price Index Sees Largest Surge Since 2022, Fueling Inflation Concerns

July 2025 sees the U.S. Producer Price Index rise 0.9%, challenging Federal Reserve's rate cut plans amid inflation concerns.

#ppi, #inflation, #federalreserve, #interestrates, #markets

U.S. Faces Historic Surge in Vegetable Prices Amid Tariffs and Labor Shortages

U.S. vegetable prices soar 38.9% in July; tariffs and labor shortages create inflationary pressure on consumer goods.

#vegetableprices, #tariffs, #labor, #inflation, #economy

U.S. Invests $1 Billion to Boost Domestic Critical Minerals Supply

DOE allocates $1B to enhance U.S. mining and processing, reducing reliance on foreign minerals for tech like EV batteries and semiconductors.

#criticalminerals, #doe, #supplychain, #mininginvestment

U.S. Producer Price Index Surges, Signaling Mounting Inflationary Pressures

U.S. Producer Price Index sees a 0.9% rise in July, fueling inflation concerns as both services and goods drive the increase.

#economy, #inflation, #us, #ppi, #financialmarkets

Vietnam's Ambitious Economic Transformation: Aiming to Become Asia's Next Tiger Economy by 2045

Vietnam targets becoming Asia's next tiger economy by 2045 through innovation, private enterprise, and strategic reforms.

#vietnam, #economy, #tigereconomy, #privatesector

PIMCO's CEO Raises Concerns About Private Markets' Resilience

PIMCO's leader warns of private markets' vulnerability in a potential recession, urging caution amid rapid growth.

#pimco, #private markets, #recession, #investment, #economy

Global Markets on Edge as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Nears Deadline

As the U.S.-China tariff truce nears expiration, global markets face uncertainty. Possible tariff hikes could disrupt economies and trade on August 12, 2025.

#us, #china, #tariffs, #globalmarkets, #trade

President Trump Expands 401(k) Investment Choices with New Executive Order

Trump signs order to include alternative assets in 401(k) plans, broadening options but posing potential risks.

#trump, #executiveorder, #401k, #investments, #alternativeassets

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4% Amid Economic Concerns

The Bank of England reduces interest rates in a bid to stimulate the economy amid inflation concerns and rising unemployment.

#bankofengland, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 4% Amid Economic Struggles

The BoE reduces interest rate to stimulate the UK's economy, facing inflation and rising unemployment.

#bankofengland, #interestrate, #inflation, #ukeconomy

South Korea Announces Tax Reforms to Bolster Fiscal Sustainability

South Korea unveils tax reforms, sparking market concerns over economic growth and investment climate.

#southkorea, #taxreform, #economy, #kospi

China Unveils New Financial Guidelines to Boost Advanced Manufacturing

China's new guidelines target enhanced financial support for manufacturing sectors, aiming to mitigate overcompetition and boost industrial growth.

#china, #manufacturing, #economy, #technology, #finance

OECD Warns of Sharp Decline in Global Business Investment

OECD warns of declining business investment, citing geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty as key factors.

#oecd, #businessinvestment, #economy, #policies

UK Supreme Court Ruling on Car Finance Commissions Eases Burden on Banks

Landmark UK ruling on car finance shifts liability from banks, prompts a new consumer compensation scheme.

#uk, #carfinance, #supremecourt, #compensation, #banks