Tag: #economy

Barclays Raises S&P 500 Target Amid AI Optimism and Economic Resilience

Barclays boosts 2025 S&P 500 forecast to 6,450, citing robust earnings and AI's impact. Tech sector upgraded to 'positive.'

#sp500, #barclays, #stockmarket, #ai, #economy

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

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

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.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Amid Electoral Defeats and Economic Challenges

PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns as Japan faces LDP losses, rising inflation, and political shifts. Leadership contest set for October.

#japan, #politics, #ldp, #economy, #leadership

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

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Amid Political and Economic Turmoil

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns after electoral defeats, triggering leadership contest amid economic policy uncertainty.

#japan, #ishiba, #politics, #economy, #ldp

Syria Launches Development Fund for Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Syria unveils fund to rebuild infrastructure and economy post-civil war, focusing on transparency and unity.

#syria, #reconstruction, #development, #economy, #infrastructure

US Stock Markets Tumble on Weaker Employment Data, Fed Interest Rate Speculation

Market indices hit record highs before retreating due to weak August jobs report, fueling Fed rate cut speculation.

#stocks, #federalreserve, #economy, #employment, #interest

Massive ICE Raid at Georgia Hyundai-LG Plant: Impact on US-South Korea Relations

HSI's largest raid detains 475 workers, mostly South Korean, at Hyundai-LG site, straining US-South Korea ties.

#us, #southkorea, #immigration, #economy

Federal Reserve's Autonomy Threatened Amidst Stagnant U.S. Economy

Fed's Beige Book signals stagnant economy, while Trump's political pressures threaten central bank's independence.

#federalreserve, #uspolitics, #economy, #tarrifs, #inflation

Widespread Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Lawmaker Allowances and Young Driver's Death

Indonesia faces unrest as protests against lawmaker allowances and police conduct spread, fueled by economic grievances and a tragic death.

#indonesia, #protests, #economy, #housing, #police

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amidst U.S. Tariff Measures

India's rupee drops as U.S. imposes tariffs, affecting key exports and economy.

#india, #economy, #us, #tariffs, #rupee

Modi and Xi Meet at SCO Summit to Strengthen India-China Relations

India's PM Modi and China's President Xi emphasize partnership over rivalry at SCO Summit, focusing on economic ties and border stability.

#india, #china, #diplomacy, #economy, #border