Economy

Economy
Washington Weekly: Tariffs, Tensions and the New ‘Business as Usual’
April 28, 2025

Springtime in Washington, D.C. Cherry blossoms color the presidential monuments. Outdoor cafés in Georgetown are bustling. It’s a time when the talk of the town turns to … baby strollers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fed Stability Report Warns About Risks From Private Credit and Stablecoins
April 28, 2025

Trade and tariffs may be the dominant risks to banks and corporates, but in the Federal Reserve’s latest “Financial Stability Report,” nonbank firms, leveraged debt and stablecoins are on the list of threats to the financial system in the United States. Get the Full Story...

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Consumer Belt-Tightening Could Cost the US Economy $92 Billion This Year
April 27, 2025

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Top CEOs Sound Alarm on Trump’s Unpredictable Trade Policies, WSJ Reports
April 25, 2025

Major U.S. corporate leaders are raising serious concerns that President Trump’s constantly shifting tariff policies are spooking consumers and throwing business planning into disarray, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The CEOs of companies like American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble have warned...

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Jobless Claims Remain ‘Relatively Subdued’ Despite Businesses’ Tariff Concerns
April 24, 2025

Businesses may be feeling cautious because of uncertainty around tariffs, but they are generally not laying off workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Fed Survey Says Pervasive Uncertainty Hampers Companies’ Hiring and Growth Prospects
April 23, 2025

Perhaps the best, or most positive, finding in the Federal Reserve’s latest qualitative survey of the economy and its prospects boils down to this: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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S&P Global: Tariffs Drive Manufactured Goods Price Increases to 29-Month High
April 23, 2025

Prices charged for goods and services rose at the sharpest rate seen in 13 months in April, with tariffs driving an especially steep increase in prices of manufactured goods, S&P Global said Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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IMF Says Tariffs Could Drive Up Global Public Debt
April 23, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday (April 23) that the world’s governments should not let their support for those impacted by tariffs add to their already growing level of debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast to 1.8% Amid Tariff Uncertainties
April 22, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its forecast for economic growth in the United States in 2025 amid tariffs and escalating trade tensions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...