Economy

The history of technological progress suggests that as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

Treasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the federal government, highlighting the challenge of financing $2 trillion deficits.

Investors expect the Fed to pause rate hikes in October, but Kevin Warsh's rejection of traditional communications practices and continued concern about inflation leave the decision uncertain.

September producer prices were expected to increase 0.6% month over month and 5.5% annually, according to the consensus estimate by Dow Jones.

'We see real risks the Fed will deliver another rate hike in two weeks' time,' one Fedwatcher warns

The exchange comes as U.S. debt exceeds $40 trillion and 10-year Treasury yields remain above 5%, intensifying scrutiny of the fiscal outlook.

France opens debate on its 2027 budget as high deficits, rising debt and student protests intensify pressure on lawmakers.

European trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week.