Keywords: US economy


Elon Musk warns of US debt crisis and sees artificial intelligence as a key to avoiding default

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has raised concerns over the United States' worsening fiscal outlook, warning that the continued growth of public debt could pose a serious threat to the country's economic stability. He argued that large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics......

Trump Imposes New Double-Digit Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Concerns

President Donald Trump is moving forward with a new wave of double-digit tariffs targeting dozens of United States trade partners as a deadline approaches regarding temporary levies implemented following a major Supreme Court setback. The administration will impose customs duties ranging between 10%......

US Labor Market Defies Expectations with a Record Drop in Weekly Unemployment Claims

The United States labor market has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience against ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Weekly initial jobless claims experienced a sharp decline during the week ending July 18, reaching their lowest levels in decades. This unexpected performance highlights the sustained......

3M raises annual profit outlook as industrial business drives recovery

US industrial conglomerate 3M has raised its full-year profit forecast, citing stronger-than-expected performance in its core industrial activities, ongoing cost-control efforts and pricing strategies that have helped protect margins in a challenging economic environment. The company announced Tuesday......

US dollar gains as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns

The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty in global financial markets, prompting investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets while reassessing the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. The US Dollar Index, which measures......

US Economy Regains Momentum in Early 2026 Amid Stronger Growth Data

The United States economy recorded a stronger pace of growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Department of Commerce, signaling a gradual recovery following the disruptions caused by a prolonged federal shutdown in the previous year. The final estimate of gross domestic......

Bank of America forecasts renewed Federal Reserve tightening cycle in 2026

Bank of America’s research division has projected that the US Federal Reserve could resume raising interest rates in 2026 as policymakers continue to monitor inflationary pressures and the resilience of the American economy. According to the bank’s latest outlook, the central bank may implement......

US stocks rebound late as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

U.S. stock markets recovered sharply late in the trading session after President Donald Trump suggested the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran could soon come to an end, easing some of the pressure from an energy shock that had shaken global markets earlier in the day. Oil prices......

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump has selected Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the U.S. central bank. The announcement, shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, underscores his belief that Warsh possesses exceptional qualifications and will rank among the......