China expands rare earth controls ahead of Trump-Xi talks
New rules target chipmakers and global supply chains
China widened its grip on the global rare earths market on Thursday, announcing new export restrictions just...
Americans Worry as Inflation Expectations Rise
Fed survey reveals growing financial unease
A recent New York Federal Reserve survey shows increasing concern among Americans about their financial stability, as inflation expectations...
Job Market Weakens as Hiring Hits 15-Year Low
Unemployment Holds Steady, but Hiring and Layoffs Shift
The U.S. labor market showed further signs of cooling in September, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged while...
China’s Factory Slowdown Signals Deeper Economic Woes
Manufacturing contracts again despite slight rebound
China’s official manufacturing activity shrank for the sixth consecutive month in September, despite hitting a six-month high. The official...
US Spending Defies Labor Weakness as Inflation Rises
Consumer spending beats expectations in August
American consumers opened their wallets wider than expected in August, as spending rose 0.6% compared to July. The uptick...
