by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 10:21 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to protect domestic industry through tariffs is backfiring on the very sector it aims to defend, with the U.S. manufacturing economy shrinking for the sixth month in a row and businesses citing soaring costs, job cuts and...
by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 7:20 pm | Economics
The President and founder of Bianco Research LLC., Jim Bianco, is sounding the alarm on inflation, pointing to a recent surge in a real-time inflation metric as a challenge to hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. In a series of posts on X, he argued that recent data,...
by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 6:34 pm | Economics
Washington, D.C., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An interview with economist and former CIA advisor Jim Rickards reveals how the United States could soon reclaim control of its own resources and industries. Rickards warns that years of outsourcing and...
by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 4:28 pm | Economics
Investor Steve Eisman, known widely for predicting the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, which was dramatized in the 2015 movie The Big Short, says that he sees no signs of a similar crisis brewing in 2025. Market Dynamics Fundamentally Different Speaking on his podcast,...
by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 9:14 am | Economics
President Donald Trump criticized the longstanding trade dynamic between India and the United States, while signaling a potential breakthrough in trade negotiations with the South Asian country. ‘Totally One-Sided Relationship’ In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump...
by Benzinga | September 2, 2025 2:04 am | Economics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency this fall, reviving a measure last used during the 2008 financial crisis as affordability concerns mount and Republicans prepare for the 2026 midterms. The XLRE ETF...
by Benzinga | September 1, 2025 9:18 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump has called for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) “in order to promote the long-term financial health and international leadership of the United States.” But what exactly is a sovereign wealth fund, and what might...
by Benzinga | September 1, 2025 7:16 pm | Economics
The bond market is aggressively pricing in a Federal Reserve easing cycle that would see two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, pushing the Fed Funds Rate below 4%. But while markets celebrate the prospect of cheaper money, Creative Planning’s chief...
by Benzinga | September 1, 2025 5:10 pm | Economics
Gold prices surged to a four-month high on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and safe-haven demand. The rally coincides with a landmark shift in global finance flagged by prominent economist Mohamed A. El-Erian, showing central banks’...
by Benzinga | August 31, 2025 8:06 pm | Economics
Silver extended its rally to close at $39.71 per ounce, marking a fresh multi-year high just days after the U.S. added the metal to its list of critical minerals. The designation instantly reframed how traders and policymakers view silver. It is not just an industrial...
by Benzinga | August 31, 2025 5:05 pm | Economics
It was a weekend filled with significant developments in the world of finance and technology. From the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut to Nvidia’s earnings, here’s a quick rundown of the top stories that you might have missed. Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cut,...
by Benzinga | August 31, 2025 6:03 am | Economics
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Link to ThinkCareBelieve’s Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/08/30/week-32-of-america-and-trump-2-0/ There has not been one dull moment in Week 32 of America’s exciting progress toward our...
by Benzinga | August 30, 2025 3:06 pm | Economics
Hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans surged to 4.8% of participants in 2024, up from 3.6% in 2023, according to Vanguard Group Inc. data. The increase reflects growing financial pressure on American workers seeking immediate cash access. Tax Penalties Make Early...
by Benzinga | August 30, 2025 3:09 am | Economics
Despite hitting fresh record highs midweek, U.S. equities lost steam by Friday as inflation indicators complicated the Federal Reserve’s path forward on interest rates. GLD ETF is trading near record highs. Check live prices here. The Core Personal Consumption...
by Benzinga | August 30, 2025 12:13 am | Economics
The French economy recorded marginal economic growth in the second quarter of the year as the government navigated another political crisis over its looming debt crisis. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose in the second quarter of 2025 by 0.3% after a 0.1% gain in...
by Benzinga | August 29, 2025 4:29 pm | Economics
Lamborghini Automobili CEO Stephan Winkelmann said tariff uncertainty under President Donald Trump has prompted even billionaire customers to postpone supercar purchases, with the Italian luxury brand currently paying 27.5% duties on U.S. exports. Luxury Automaker...
by Benzinga | August 29, 2025 3:19 pm | Economics
Economist Paul Krugman has issued a stark warning against President Donald Trump’s undermining of the Federal Reserve’s independence. Trump’s ‘Crackpot Economics’ In his newsletter on Thursday, Krugman described events of the past week regarding Trump’s attempted...
by Benzinga | August 29, 2025 2:20 pm | Economics
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled strong support for a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the central bank’s upcoming September meeting, reiterating a position he favored in July. However, his renewed call for a modest cut, despite his own...
by Benzinga | August 29, 2025 3:13 am | Economics
SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talk of “the Big One” looms large in the Pacific Northwest, where most residents say they expect to experience a major earthquake in their lifetime. Still, the latest PEMCO Insurance Poll reveals a troubling...
by Benzinga | August 29, 2025 3:11 am | Economics
Austin, TX, USA, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Live Entertainment Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type Analysis (Live Music, Concerts, Music festivals, Acoustic or intimate recitals,...
