Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.
As investors navigate a complex economic landscape, companies with significant insider ownership and robust earnings forecasts are drawing attention. We examine three ASX-listed firms where leadership's skin in the game aligns with ambitious growth projections.
January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
Market participants on prediction platform Myriad now assign a 68% probability to Bitcoin revisiting the $69,000 level, reflecting a significant shift towards bearishness as the cryptocurrency grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty.
Financial guru Suze Orman's blunt critique of auto leasing has reignited the buy-vs-lease debate, revealing deep divides in consumer financial strategy as industry data shows persistent leasing popularity despite economic headwinds.
Bitcoin clawed back some of its steep weekend losses in Monday trading, though the broader digital asset sector and related equities remained under significant selling pressure as investors digested a wave of forced liquidations and awaited key U.S. economic data.
The Labor Department has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment report, citing the ongoing partial government shutdown. This marks the second major delay in recent months for a key economic indicator that markets and policymakers rely on.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) stands out in the BDC sector with its unique policy of paying monthly dividends supplemented by periodic special payouts. While appealing to income-focused investors, this approach raises questions about the sustainability of its cash flows and the underlying health of its portfolio in a shifting economic landscape.
As major indices climb, investors are sifting through economic crosscurrents to find resilient tech innovators. We examine three companies—Veracyte, monday.com, and Zeta Global—whose strategic moves and financial momentum position them for potential growth.
A powerful but uncommon shift in market leadership is underway as small-caps, energy, and value stocks drive gains. While a sign of health, historical parallels to similar 'breadth' events often coincided with economic stress.
Saudi Arabia unveils a new national strategy aiming to attract $64 billion in private investment by 2030 through over 220 public-private partnerships across key sectors, marking a significant shift in its economic model amid broader spending reassessments.
The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning to Bahrain, stating the kingdom must urgently implement further fiscal reforms as its budget deficit hits 11% of GDP and public debt climbs to 134% of economic output.
A new economic report finds that while inflation has cooled, recent tariff policies have kept prices higher than they otherwise would be, as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the measures.
Fourth-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are significantly outperforming expectations, led by robust growth in industrial and tech sectors, as investors await a busy week of corporate results and key economic data.
Political scientist Laura Fernandez Delgado has won Costa Rica's presidency outright in the first round, becoming the nation's second female leader and pledging to deepen the economic policies of the outgoing administration amid challenges of crime and a divided legislature.
The investment fund sold $3.87 million worth of shares in the Argentine bank, reflecting a strategic portfolio adjustment as the lender navigates a challenging economic environment.
With the 2025 tax filing season now open, millions of Americans are looking ahead to their 2026 refunds. We break down how to track your payment, expected wait times, and the potential impact of recent legislation on your bottom line.
As the Federal Reserve prepares for a potential policy shift in 2026, analysts flag real estate, financials, energy, and consumer discretionary as vulnerable sectors. Structural challenges and changing macroeconomic conditions could pressure performance despite broader market gains.
