by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 6:34 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, the first significant conversation since the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports. Trump-Lula Discuss Trade, Possible In-Person Meeting The two leaders held a 30-minute...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 6:34 pm | Economics
Financial analyst Gordon Johnson issued a stark warning on X, accusing the Federal Reserve of “grossly negligent” behavior in failing to curb inflation. He said rising costs are pushing Americans to the brink, stating that people “can no longer afford life” — a...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 2:11 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump indicated willingness to work with the Democrats on healthcare and other policies, but only after they reopened the government, which is in its sixth day of a shutdown. Trump Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 2:11 pm | Economics
Billionaire hedge fund manager Kenneth Griffin is warning that a combination of persistent inflation and rising concerns over U.S. sovereign risk is driving investors to seek shelter in alternative assets like gold and cryptocurrencies. Gold And Crypto’s...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 11:20 am | Economics
Austin, TX, USA, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Direct Reduced Iron Market Size, Trends and Insights By Product Type (Hot Briquetted Iron, Cold Direct Reduced Iron), By Technology (Gas...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 2:06 am | Economics
Austin, TX, USA, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Market Size, Trends and Insights By Operation (Gathering Pipeline, Transmission Pipeline, Distribution...
by Benzinga | October 7, 2025 1:06 am | Economics
Boston, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest study from BCC Research, “Global Engineered Wood Adhesives Market” is expected to grow from $5.3 billion in 2025 to $6.5 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 10:10 pm | Economics
Paul Tudor Jones, the billionaire hedge fund legend known for calling the 1987 crash, is warning investors to prepare for a wild finish to the bull market. On CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Jones said all the ingredients are in place for a “blow off” rally,...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 9:19 pm | Economics
Gold futures rallied early Monday to fresh record highs near $3,970 per ounce, pushing year-to-date gains to 50%—marking the metal’s best performance since 1979—yet top analysts say the bull run is far from over. Market veteran Ed Yardeni has sharply raised his...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 8:24 pm | Economics
CarGurus Q3 2025 analysis shows a two-track market influencing growth, with budget-focused buyers opting for older used vehicles and affluent shoppers fueling new luxury demand BOSTON, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG), the No. 1 visited...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 8:24 pm | Economics
MNP Consumer Debt Index falls to 86 points, reflecting Canadians’ growing financial vulnerability Three in 10 (29%, +5 pts YoY) Canadians say they have reduced their utility consumption, while a quarter (24%, -4 pts YoY) report eating less to save money. Nearly...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 4:31 pm | Economics
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pax8, the world’s largest commerce Marketplace, today announced at the Pax8 Beyond EMEA partner conference the release of its transformational new report, The Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook, a strategic...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 2:15 pm | Economics
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index soared to an all-time high on Monday, following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Nikkei Hits Record High as Takaichi Poised For PM Role The Nikkei 225 index surged over 4% to reach...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 2:15 pm | Economics
The ongoing government shutdown, which commenced at the start of the month, is now predicted by Polymarket to extend well into October, with a significant 70% probability of lasting until Oct.15th or even later. 70% Bets See Government Reopening After Oct. 15 This...
by Benzinga | October 6, 2025 12:19 pm | Economics
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley says there’s a shortage of mechanics and repair technicians in the U.S. as users on social media highlight a debt problem. 400,000 Repair Technician Shortages, Average Repair Time Is Two Weeks Farley, in an interview with...
by Benzinga | October 5, 2025 4:06 pm | Economics
From the potential impact of a government shutdown on the stock market to the future of AI companies and the gold mining industry, here are the top stories that shaped the week’s financial news. Government Shutdown: S&P 500’s Historical Trends Hint At Unexpected...
by Benzinga | October 4, 2025 1:08 am | Economics
The U.S. tech labor market has been trending downward for some time now. After a hiring spree post-pandemic, 2022 and 2023 saw cutbacks across major firms—and even as tech stocks rebounded on AI dreams, employment never really followed. AI companies are burning...
by Benzinga | October 4, 2025 1:07 am | Economics
Boston, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest study from BCC Research, “Battery Recycling: Global Markets” is expected to grow from $12.8 billion in 2025 to $19.8 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
by Benzinga | October 3, 2025 10:16 pm | Economics
Interpreting economic data is challenging on a good day—harder still when crucial reports go missing. Yet, even without key labor market updates amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Reserve is still widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points...
by Benzinga | October 3, 2025 9:11 pm | Economics
Burlingame, CA, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Procurement As a Service Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 7.86 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 17.17 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% from 2025 to...