ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps up energy costs
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), during a rates decision news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday,
Read More
Economy
Consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May, highest in three years
Inflation accelerated in May as rising energy costs contributed to pain for consumers, though underlying pressures were less intense. The
Read More
Energy prices take center stage as the ECB prepares to decide on rates
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, speaks during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference
Read More
The May inflation numbers are due out Wednesday morning. Here’s what to expect
A customer shops at Handy Market in Burbank, California, May 14, 2026. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Inflation numbers out
Read More
Household worries over finances hit highest level since July 2022, New York Fed survey shows
U.S. households grew more worried over their financial situation, with the share of those seeing things as much worse than
Read More
The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here’s what to expect
A job seeker visits the recruiting booth for Generali Global Assistance during the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held
Read More
Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the
Over recent weeks, Parker Taylor reached a grim milestone in his work history. The 29-year-old had been employed consistently since
Read More
U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall
Iran struck Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, killing one person and injuring others, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The
Read More
Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports
Private hiring expanded at a brisk pace in May, providing further indication of a stable labor market, ADP reported Wednesday.
Read More
U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices
People watch as the Doris Ocean container ship departs from the Port of Los Angeles on May 28, 2026 in
Read More