The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Federal Reserve staff projects "mild recession" after banking sector turmoil

Minutes from the Fed's last policy meeting offer more details on how officials weighed risks to the economy in the wake of the SVB collapse.

Axios · Apr 12, 2023

Bank turmoil led Fed officials to forecast fewer rate hikes

Turmoil in the banking system after two major banks collapsed led many Federal Reserve officials to envision fewer rate increases this year out of concern that banks will reduce their lending and weaken the economy

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

The Guardian view on the world economy: another bleak era beckons

Editorial: The 2010s were a wasted decade for economies and the environment. The 20s have all the makings of a second

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Transport upgrades could generate £52bn productivity boost for the economy, suggests TUC plan

TUC regional secretary Liz Blackshaw says investment in the North East and elsewhere in England would help meet net zero targets, create jobs and boost productivity

Birmingham Post · Apr 12, 2023

US consumer inflation slows to 5% in March year-over-year

NEW YORK: US consumer inflation slowed in March, according to US data Wednesday, lessening the pressure on the Federal Reserve to maintain its aggressive posture to cool the economy.

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023

Inflation slows but stays high enough for Fed to hike again

U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and lower food prices providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices for nearly two years

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Four reasons inflation will stay stubbornly high for some time

Price inflation is starting to fall in many countries but it still remains way above the typical 2% target of most major economies. In the UK, inflation has been above target since August 2021 and in double digits since August 2022.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2023

Kwasi Kwarteng ‘hasn’t ruled out’ return to cabinet despite crashing economy with mini-Budget

Former chancellor said it was a ‘great privilege’ to serve in government as he keeps the door open for a return

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Non-oil Private Sector PMI

Saudi Arabia topped the G20 countries in the performance of the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the non-oil private sector, in January 2023. The index recorded headline growth at 58.2 points, marking consecutive growth since September 2020 and reflecting the strength and durability of the Kingdom’s economy despite the state…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2023

IMF slashes cash-strapped Pakistan's growth outlook to 0.5%

The International Monetary Fund has slashed the growth outlook for cash-strapped Pakistan, forecasting the South Asian country’s fragile economy will grow just 0.5% this year, down from 6% in 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023