In September 2025, after maintaining steady rates for much of the year, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to reduce its benchmark interest rate by […]
Hisham Qandil Departs Cairo for Switzerland to Attend World Economic Forum
Dr. Hisham Qandil, Egypt’s Prime Minister at the time, left Cairo on Wednesday evening, heading to Switzerland to take part in the opening of the 43rd annual World […]
Whitmer Warns of Economic Risks from Trump’s Tariff Policies in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the potential economic fallout from former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs during a speech delivered at Michigan’s Heritage Hall in Lansing. She emphasized that […]
Next Shares Drop Amid Weak U.K. Economic Outlook and No Guidance Upgrade
Fashion retailer Next saw its stock decline in early trading after cautioning investors about sluggish economic growth in its primary U.K. market and choosing not to raise its […]
China-U.S. Economic and Trade Talks in Madrid: Progress Proves Challenging
Recent economic and trade discussions between China and the United States, held in Madrid, have highlighted the persistent difficulties in achieving substantial breakthroughs. Despite both sides engaging in […]
Egypt Bets on Sports as a New Engine for Economic Growth, Aiming for 3% of GDP by 2030
Egypt is positioning sports as a key driver of economic expansion, with plans to contribute 3 percent of its gross domestic product by 2030. The government views the […]
Egypt’s Economic Strategy Targets 55% Public Debt Reduction by 2050
Egypt has launched an ambitious economic plan aimed at significantly reducing its public debt burden, with a long-term goal of cutting external debt by 55% by 2050. The […]
Afghan Returnees Face Harsh Realities Amid Economic and Environmental Challenges
Herat, Afghanistan – At the Islam Qala border crossing, gusty winds whip fine dust across the terrain as temperatures climb to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), turning […]
Professor Frances Hill Discusses Tariffs and Economic Inequality in New Podcast Episode
In the second episode of Season 15 of The Explainer podcast, tax law expert Professor Frances Hill, who holds the title of Dean’s Distinguished Scholar for the Profession, […]
Key Economic Indicators and Corporate Earnings to Watch
Investors should focus on several critical developments in the upcoming week, including remarks from Federal Reserve officials such as Governor Michelle Bowman, who recently dissented from a 50-basis-point […]