Global Economy
War-driven inflation, oil shocks, and recession fears
Track the global economy under pressure from the Middle East conflict: energy price spikes, supply chain disruptions, central bank responses, inflation data, and recession indicators from diverse financial sources.
When Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve, he touted a planned policy regime change for America’s central bank and pledged not to repeat past mistakes. Four…
Is it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?
US attorney-general Todd Blanche says not having ‘any oversight’ of the central bank’s $2.5bn renovation project ‘isn’t necessarily a crime’
The confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! Fall festivities are in full swing in the D.C. area with the annual Oktoberfest happening at The Wharf this weeke…
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.