The S&P 500 recovered ground in the afternoon but still ended the day lower, as investors sought cover from the unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that the inflation numbers should be interpreted with caution ...

GlobalData noted that as 2025 progressed, the world’s economy had largely moved beyond post-COVID distortions, however, growth still remained somewhat uneven and the path into 2026 looks a bit fragile. A comparatively strong first half of 2025, helped by ...

Geopolitical events and related uncertainties have contributed to choppy commodity and financial markets, but S&P Global’s PMIs point to relatively resilient economic conditions.

Countries around the world are grappling with inflation, and in many places, investors and everyday savers are turning to crypto to protect their savings. The early 2020s saw a sharp uptick in global inflation rates amid government stimulus programs during ...

Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their assault on Iran. After oil tanker traffic through a key chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz,

As always, there is plenty of noise about the potential for short-term inflation from tariffs, fiscal stimulus from tax cuts, and deficit spending from various governments around the world. But the long-term trajectory of global inflation is poised to be ...

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November's consumer price index report, set to be released on Thursday, will be the first one since the U.S. government shutdown ended last month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has said the release "will not include 1-month percent changes for November ...