Iran conflict pushes oil prices to highest since mid-2022
Iraq cut output by more than two-thirds. U.S. average gasoline rose to about $3.54 per gallon, up 21% from a month ago.
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Economy
Macro indicators, policy shifts, and economic forces shaping growth and inflation.
Q4 GDP hits 1.4% as federal shutdown drags growth
Trump said the shutdown cost “at least two points” off GDP and urged lower interest rates.
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The Next Commodity Supercycle: What drives it and who wins
Top miners cut capex from $145.7B in 2013 to $109.2B in 2023.
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PM Sanae Takaichi vows two-year suspension of 8% food sales tax
The BOJ raised its policy rate to 0.75% and the IMF said moving toward neutral by 2027 would help anchor expectations.
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Soft-landing odds rise amid easing US inflation
Core CPI eased to 2.5% and employers added 130,000 jobs in January. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% while wages grew 4.2%.
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US Assets Sold Amid Tariff Fears as Precious Metals Rally
Investors are offloading US stocks and bonds while gold and silver hit record highs amid trade tensions.
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Goldman Sachs Sees Limited Impact from US Tariffs on Euro Area GDP
Goldman Sachs estimates Trump's 10% tariffs will reduce euro area GDP by about 0.1%, signaling a mild economic drag.
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US Tariffs Threaten Eurozone Growth and Escalate Trade Tensions
Goldman Sachs warns US tariffs on Europe may cut eurozone GDP and trigger escalating trade disputes.
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Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest in Over Three Years
Mortgage rates dropped to 6.06% after a government order boosting bond purchases, sparking refinancing and homebuying activity.
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Trump Demands Sharp Fed Rate Cuts Amid Criminal Probe
Trump calls for cutting the Fed's benchmark rate to around 1 percent despite inflation concerns and Powell investigation.
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December 2025 Food Prices Surge With Sharp Meat and Coffee Inflation
Food prices jumped significantly in December 2025, driven by steep increases in meat and coffee costs.
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Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion for US Semiconductor Expansion
Taiwanese chipmakers will invest $250 billion to boost US semiconductor production capacity under a new trade deal.
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