Bank of England maintains rates but split vote surprises markets

Bank of England maintains rates but split vote surprises markets The Bank of England photographed in December 2024. soup images | Light rocket | fake images LONDON – The Bank…

The annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected

The annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected Consumer prices rose at a faster annual pace in November, a reminder that inflation remains a problem for both…

Why it’s getting harder to get a free upgrade on a first class flight

Why it’s getting harder to get a free upgrade on a first class flight Passengers disembark through the business class seating area on an American Airlines flight, London Heathrow Airport,…

If Trump wants to end inflation, the first thing he must do is build more housing.

If Trump wants to end inflation, the first thing he must do is build more housing. Homes under construction in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on November 19, 2024. Adam Jeffery…

France’s political chaos casts a long shadow on economic growth

France’s political chaos casts a long shadow on economic growth A pedestrian crosses a flooded street after heavy rain in Paris on October 17, 2024. Joel Saget | AFP |…

Payrolls increased by 227,000; unemployment at 4.2%

Payrolls increased by 227,000; unemployment at 4.2% Job creation in November recovered from a near stagnation the previous month as the effects of a major labor strike and violent storms…

Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, says ADP

Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, says ADP Private payroll growth was lower than expected in November, reflecting a slowdown in the labor market, according to…

India’s quarterly growth falls to lowest level in almost two years, well below expectations

India’s quarterly growth falls to lowest level in almost two years, well below expectations Construction workers in Mumbai, India, on June 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | fake images India’s…

PCE inflation October 2024

PCE inflation October 2024 Inflation rose slightly in October as the Federal Reserve looks for clues on how much it should cut interest rates, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. The…

Markets applaud Bessent’s credentials to lead Trump’s Treasury Department

Markets applaud Bessent’s credentials to lead Trump’s Treasury Department Scott Bessent, founder and CEO of Key Square Group LP, during an interview in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2024. Stefani…