As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.
An examination of price data reveals that tariffs imposed during the previous administration continue to contribute to higher costs for everyday goods, from groceries to home utilities, adding financial pressure on U.S. households.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
A recent anniversary event for 'Silicon Alley' highlighted how New York's technology sector has evolved from a concentrated downtown community into a vast, decentralized force spanning finance, AI, and e-commerce.
Fueled by new funding and AI-powered tools, the Internal Revenue Service is intensifying its scrutiny of gig economy and freelance income, making even small earnings reportable. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
Amidst a cautiously recovering Eurozone economy, we spotlight three lesser-known European companies—spanning finance, telecom, and food production—that combine strong fundamentals with compelling growth narratives for discerning investors.
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since mid-2022 in January, a key private survey shows, driven by robust domestic and international orders. While the sector's revival is clear, rising input costs and inflation concerns temper the optimism.
A wave of protests and student walkouts swept across the United States on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota following fatal shootings, as political tensions threaten a government shutdown.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
After a November dip, Texas's upstream oil and gas sector added 2,000 jobs in December, contributing to the state's record-breaking employment figures and underscoring the industry's pivotal role in the Texan economy and tax base.
While public attention focuses on flashy AI applications, Baseten is building the critical infrastructure beneath them. Its explosive growth and backing from investors like Nvidia signal its pivotal role in the AI economy's next phase.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.
A group of protesters in Lynwood, California, surrounded and harassed federal air marshals, incorrectly identifying them as immigration enforcement officers. The incident highlights the volatile climate surrounding immigration debates and the risks of misdirected activism.
Fueled by a return-to-office push and AI sector optimism, San Francisco rents are climbing at their fastest rate in over a decade, starkly contrasting with cooling prices in Los Angeles.
Authorities confirm 12-year-old Forever Scott has been found safe following her disappearance from a Portsmouth facility. The search continues for a 16-year-old girl as concerns mount over the safety of vulnerable youth in institutional care.
The flagship Oreo Café at the American Dream mall has closed permanently, ending a brief run that offered themed treats and merchandise. The closure adds to the challenges facing the massive retail and entertainment complex.
