The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as officials assess the economic fallout from the war with Iran.

Events in the Middle East have materially changed the near-term economic and financial outlook. Monetary policy expectations ...

Africa's sovereign credit outlook is improving as economic growth stabilizes and fiscal reforms take hold across several countries, according to recent sovereign rating assessments. S&P Global Ratings ...

President Trump said he had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.

China set its lowest economic growth target in decades on Thursday, announcing it would aim for 4.5-5% expansion in 2026 as the world’s second-largest economy grapples with weak domestic demand and an ...

Brazil's economy grew 2.3% in 2025, its weakest performance since during the COVID pandemic ‌in 2020 as high interest rates squeezed consumption and investment, official data showed on Tuesday.

In Massachusetts, employers remain generally pessimistic and the short-term outlook for the state’s economic growth is anemic. But Bank of America chief executive Brian Moynihan offered a much more ...

Minnesota's state budget has improved in the few months since the last estimate from top officials, but there are still some warning signs in the future. The current surplus for this two-year budget ...

State officials are breaking down the state budget and economic forecast for 2026 Epstein files update: Lieu calls for special counsel over Trump claims There's a toxic new dating trend called ...

Following a year of macroeconomic headwinds, franchise businesses remain resilient & poised for continued growth; Child services and commercial and residential services among the fastest-growing ...

NAHB's chief economist forecasts a modest 1% rise in housing starts for 2026, with affordability showing signs of improvement and mortgage rates likely to remain steady or decline. AI Summary While ...