China to boost defense spending by 7%, slowest pace since 2021
China's liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles DongFeng-5C, which have a global strike range, pass through Tian'anmen Square during the V-Day...
Economic events
Deflation and tariff-hit China reportedly sets lowest growth target on record at 4.5% to 5%
Xi Jinping, China's president, center, attends the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great...
China is set to kick off its big policy meeting. What will be the key announcements?
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier stands guard in front of the National Museum of China in Beijing on...
Trump says the U.S. is 'richer and stronger than ever'—why some Americans don't feel it
During President Donald Trump's annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, he spoke about the economy and the state...
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the 'God of Wealth' during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in Beijing, China,...
Four years into the Ukraine war, is Europe ready for its own army?
Europe has struggled to unite to meet the challenges of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the last four years.The...
Supreme Court ruling throws Trump administration's tariff strategy into flux. What it means for global trade, U.S. economy
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday, but the trade tax turmoil is far from over....
Mortgage rates just dropped below 6%, matching lowest level since 2022
A stock market sell-off had investors rushing to the relative safety of the bond market Monday morning, causing yields to...
Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown
On the heels of a massive publicity push, families have signed up about 3 million kids for Trump accounts, according...
Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's...
Reverse mortgage vs. home equity loan or HELOC
Reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and HELOCs are all ways homeowners can tap into the value of their homes for...
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
U.S. growth slowed more than expected near the end of 2025 as the government shutdown impacted spending and investment, while...
Tax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto sales
Customers near a Ford Maverick pickup truck at a Ford dealership in Richmond, California, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025....
European markets set to open higher as investors monitor U.S.-Iran tensions
European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as traders awaited more earnings reports, and monitored tensions between the...
The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
Fotostorm | E+ | Getty ImagesWelcome to the "boomcession."The term is a portmanteau of the words "boom" and "recession." It...
UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut
A customer looks at goods on a shelf in a supermarket on January 15, 2025 in London, England. Dan Kitwood...
Treasury yields move lower as investors look ahead to more delayed data
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York...
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter
Westminster, South Bank, London, England.Scott E Barbour | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesThe U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1%...
Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows
The gap between the best and worse off Americans is growing — and economists don't see an end in sight.The...
New cars are increasingly becoming a luxury amid K-shaped economy concerns
A General Motors Co. Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle at a dealership in Colma, California, Jan. 23, 2026.David Paul Morris |...
