For the good of a country, politics and economics (meaning monetary policy) must be two separate branches that never communicate with each other, and the reason is very simple: they have different interests and visions. Politicians seek consensus and have ...

As the clock ticks toward a potential government shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, the looming crisis holds more than just economic consequences. It signals a deepening rift in the nation’s political landscape, further eroding public trust in ...

In the space of a few hours, Donald Trump went from hailing America’s new “golden age” to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys — and they’d cost more. The president’s dizzying switch this week epitomized the hype surrounding his ...

Central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will make their last interest rate decisions of 2025 under a cloud of economic challenges from politics to weather.

Political stability is the bedrock of a healthy economy. The United States is inarguably struggling with both. Daniel Enemark, chief economist at the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, spoke with KPBS about the economic forecast for San Diego ...

June 4 (Reuters) - Companies in Argentina are set to face challenges related to politics, the economy and a surge of competitors over the next three years, a poll by consultancy EY showed on Wednesday. The Trump administration has focused on international ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. President Donald Trump this week ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — More Texans are seeing discouraging signs when it comes to their economic outlook, according to a new poll. The poll from the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas shows growing skepticism of individual political leaders ...

The report that the economy contracted in the first quarter underscored how much President Trump has at risk as he pursues an aggressive trade war. By David E. Sanger David E. Sanger has covered six American presidencies and served as both a business and ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Why do some countries achieve sustained economic growth despite having similar levels of capital ...

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced a new economic and workforce development transition team that will be headed by, among others, reparations activist Darrick Hamilton, who argues the U.S. economy and governmental policies related to it are ...