The Hill
Treasury Secretary Bessent says lower oil prices by 2027 are possible - provided the Iran war, inflation, and a controversial Russian diesel deal all cooperate. Spoiler: they might not.
The Hill
America's national debt hits $40 trillion, and the only thing growing faster than the interest payments is the First Family's net worth.
The Hill
Ukraine frets over Starlink speeds, Trump jets between rallies, and inflation climbs to 3.7 percent - proving some things never buffer.
The Hill
White House economist finds silver lining in report showing inflation hit 3.7%, gas prices jumped 9.1% monthly, and real wages fell 0.5% - optimism truly is a renewable resource.
The Guardian
Treasurer warns of 'very substantial and intensifying' economic pressures, insists he's not planning a recession, and invites critics to name exactly which services they'd like to see axed.
The Hill
The 10-year Treasury yield hits a 24-year high thanks to war, inflation, $40 trillion in debt, and AI data centers - because nothing brings people together like rising borrowing costs.
The Hill
Consumer confidence hits a four-month low as gas prices surge, inflation climbs, and Americans from both parties agree the economy is going great - if you're a gas station owner.
The Hill
Fed official says inflation is still too high, because apparently the economy didn't get the memo that it's supposed to behave.
The Hill
Poll finds 43% blame Trump for the economy, because nothing says 'I'm fixing it' like a four-day gas price spike and a tariff fight with Canada.
BBC Business
Welsh councils get £4.8m to help feed people as fuel prices spike, inflation rises, and politicians argue about trees in Uganda. Britain in 2025, everyone.
The Guardian
The Fed is expected to raise rates for the first time since 2023, because inflation remains stubbornly high and Trump's demand for "the lowest interest rate in the world" is not, it turns out, a monetary policy.
NPR Economy
Inflation rose 3.4% in August, diesel hit a record $6 a gallon, and investors are now 85% sure the Fed will raise rates next week - because nothing says 'getting prices under control' like making everything cost more.
NPR Economy
The U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs, but women snag 98% of them, wages lag behind inflation, and the Fed eyes a rate hike as diesel hits a record high.
BBC Business
Trump wants lower rates; the economy says 'here's a jobs boom,' and markets respond by doing exactly what he fears. It's almost like economics has a sense of humor.
The Guardian Europe
Bond markets are melting down over inflation, threatening budget headroom and Ryanair's winter plans. Emerging markets feel the squeeze. Grab the popcorn.
NPR Economy
Fed Chair says inflation needs work; economist says no kidding, plus tariffs on Canada are dumb and data centers won't hire your kids.
The Guardian Europe
Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole to deliver a speech that may or may not clarify Fed policy, while the Treasury plays bond-market tug-of-war and France tries to avoid recession.
The Atlantic
In 2027, America renames everything, making maps useless and inflation invisible - but at least we're geographically best at guessing.
BBC Business
Millennials still have a 25% shot at homeownership, but at least it's not as bad as it was - unless you're a construction firm, in which case, good luck.
NPR Economy
Inflation's cooling, wages aren't, and the deficit is ballooning - another week in the wild world of economics.
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