Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy

Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.

Industry 2026-01-08 21:33

Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy

Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.

Industry 2026-01-08 21:33

Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says

Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago.

Industry 2026-01-08 20:37

Germany's Deindustrialization: Capital Flight, Green Policy, And The Point Of No Return

The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) sees the German economy in a prolonged phase of d

Industry 2026-01-08 10:00

Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says

Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected.

Industry 2026-01-07 21:15

Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts

Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.

Industry 2026-01-07 18:03

Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts

Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.

Industry 2026-01-07 18:03

Germany's Middle Class Under Siege In 2026

Save in times of plenty, and youll have in times of need. An old German proverb, now proving tragica

Industry 2026-01-06 11:30

US Manufacturing Sector Ends 2026 At Weakest In Over A Year

The US Manufacturing sector ended 2026 on a down-note as yet another 'soft' survey data disappointed

Industry 2026-01-05 18:06

US Manufacturing Sector Ends 2026 At Weakest In Over A Year

The US Manufacturing sector ended 2026 on a down-note as yet another 'soft' survey data disappointed

Industry 2026-01-05 18:06

Germany's Fiscal Illusion: Bond Markets Rebuke Merz's Debt Spiral

Germany was long seen as a bastion of fiscal stability in the Eurozone. But the erratic fiscal polic

Industry 2026-01-05 11:30

Germany's Fiscal Illusion: Bond Markets Rebuke Merz's Debt Spiral

Germany was long seen as a bastion of fiscal stability in the Eurozone. But the erratic fiscal polic

Industry 2026-01-05 11:30

Germany's Banking Sector Faces Growing Crisis Amid Record Insolvencies

The German economic crisis is slowly but surely making its way into the balance sheets of banks. Abo

Industry 2026-01-04 15:00

Germany's Banking Sector Faces Growing Crisis Amid Record Insolvencies

The German economic crisis is slowly but surely making its way into the balance sheets of banks. Abo

Industry 2026-01-04 15:00

Germany's Family Businesses Warn: Taxes, Energy Costs, And Bureaucracy Are Killing Competitiveness

At the turn of the year, the Foundation for Family Businesses, together with the ifo Institute, pres

Industry 2026-01-03 15:00

US Manfacturing Survey Signals "Wile E Coyote" Scenario

With 'hard' data showing resilience into year-end, 'soft' survey data has cratered (not helped by th

Industry 2026-01-02 17:54

US Manfacturing Survey Signals "Wile E Coyote" Scenario

With 'hard' data showing resilience into year-end, 'soft' survey data has cratered (not helped by th

Industry 2026-01-02 17:54

Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026

Markets and Fed officials themselves see only modest easing in the year ahead.

Industry 2026-01-01 00:57

Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026

Markets and Fed officials themselves see only modest easing in the year ahead.

Industry 2026-01-01 00:57

Moore: Economists Got 2025 All Wrong

Well, Donald Trump has done it again!He stumped the chumps. The “chumps” in this case were the “bl

Industry 2025-12-31 22:00