by Benzinga | September 14, 2025 5:09 pm | Economics
The week was filled with some interesting stories. Here’s a quick rundown of what you might have missed. Peter Grandich Warns Of ‘Most Dangerous Time In 40 Years’ Veteran investor Peter Grandich is sounding the alarm on the market, citing signals from precious metals...
by Benzinga | September 14, 2025 3:10 pm | Economics
Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charlie Munger emphasized the importance of staying calm during market volatility, calling downturns “opportunities for long-term wealth building.” Market Volatility Is Normal, Says Charlie Munger In...
by Benzinga | September 14, 2025 11:10 am | Economics
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is “ready to do major Sanctions on Russia” but only after all the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries commit to identical measures and halt Russian oil purchases. NATO Coordination Required for...
by Benzinga | September 14, 2025 10:08 am | Economics
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is fighting the President Donald Trump administration in court after an emergency bid sought to remove her from the central bank ahead of a pivotal interest rate decision. Cook’s Lawyers Warn Of Threat To Fed Independence In a...
by Benzinga | September 14, 2025 9:05 am | Economics
Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi said the Federal Reserve is more likely to cut rates next week despite inflation running above target, citing a stalled labor market and rising recession risks. CPI At 2.9%, Still Above Fed Target Speaking on CNBC...
by Benzinga | September 13, 2025 11:06 am | Economics
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues vetting candidates as Trump administration seeks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement by May 2026. BlackRock Executive Emerges as Contender Bessent met with BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) executive Rick Rieder in...
by Benzinga | September 13, 2025 8:08 am | Economics
The U.S. has urged its G7 and EU allies to join in targeting China and India with tariffs for buying Russian oil, even as President Donald Trump’s trade war policies fuel a historic surge in U.S. tariff revenues. Washington Calls For Coordinated Action Finance...
by Benzinga | September 13, 2025 8:06 am | Economics
The U.S. population growth is expected to decline at a faster rate than previously projected due to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Trump’s Immigration Law Cuts Workforce, GDP Growth The CBO’s updated...
by Benzinga | September 13, 2025 5:04 am | Economics
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Link to ThinkCareBelieve’s Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/09/12/week-34-of-the-trump-administration/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on Week 34 of the Trump Administration. Week 34...
by Benzinga | September 13, 2025 2:11 am | Economics
Wall Street extended its record-breaking run this week, driven by surging investor confidence in Federal Reserve rate cuts and expectations of robust growth by AI-driven companies. VOO ETF is trading at record highs. Check the chart here. Despite rising inflation and...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 11:16 pm | Economics
Europe’s ambition to decarbonize its economy and build out a world-class electric vehicle (EV) industry faces a fundamental constraint in lithium. The white metal is the backbone of EV batteries, grid-scale energy storage, and the continent’s climate...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 8:21 pm | Economics
Inflation isn’t cooling fast enough to relax Fed fears, housing may be stirring from its slump, and OPEN’s dramatic stock reversal reminds us this cycle is built for volatility. Inflation Slightly Warmer… Cutting Rates Isn’t Debated, It’s Quantified...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 8:21 pm | Economics
Baltimore, MD, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to former CIA officer Buck Sexton, President Trump is preparing to launch what he calls “Manhattan 2″—a sweeping plan that could inject trillions into America’s economy. “This is...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 8:20 pm | Economics
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BrightEdge, the global leader in AI-driven organic search, content, and digital marketing automation, today released new research spanning January through August 2025 that shows AI search is experiencing...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 5:16 pm | Economics
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio issued stark warnings about the U.S. economy’s mounting debt burden, comparing the fiscal strain to arterial blockage that could trigger a financial “heart attack.” Debt Crisis Threatens Economic Stability Speaking at an Abu...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 2:20 pm | Economics
The U.S. economy experienced inflation acceleration in August, which was largely in line with market expectations, sparking a debate as President Donald Trump declared “No Inflation!!!” on social media. That claim was promptly challenged by economist Justin Wolfers,...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 2:20 pm | Economics
Leading economists are sounding the alarm in the lead-up to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting next week, with warnings of a sharp rise in inflation that will take a toll on working families. 1970s-Style Inflation Shock On Thursday, in a post on X, Economist...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 1:31 pm | Economics
Analysts predict a 2.8% increase in Social Security checks for 2026, but the rise may not be enough to offset the growing inflation, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. Rising Medicare Premiums Could Offset 2026 COLA Hike The cost-of-living adjustment...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 11:10 am | Economics
China’s Ministry of Commerce warned Mexico Thursday to “think twice” before implementing planned 50% tariffs on Asian-made vehicles, threatening countermeasures that could disrupt $52 billion worth of bilateral trade relations. Beijing Issues Stern Warning Over...
by Benzinga | September 12, 2025 4:05 am | Economics
PANAMA CITY, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for August 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) August 2025 August 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1) 2,755.1 ...
