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The Current Economic Climate: Oil Prices and Market Reactions Oil prices have reached elevated levels due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran. The quest for a sustainable peace agreement in the Middle East continues to elude negotiators, further complicating… more ›

Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department’s decision to drop its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell,… more ›

The long-term bond market, particularly with offerings like 10, 20, and 30-year bonds, presents several benefits for Asia, particularly in terms of economic stability and development. Here are some key benefits: 1. Stable Financing for Infrastructure Projects Long-term bonds provide… more ›

Banks Raise Savings Rates More Than 100 Times – How to Make the Most of ‘Isa Season’ As we enter ‘Isa season’, a surge in savings rates is being observed, with banks raising their rates more than 100 times in… more ›

Somnigroup to Acquire Supplier Leggett & Platt in $2.5 Billion Deal CEO says the deal helps navigate supply chain issues, diversify revenue By Nicholas G. MillerUpdated April 13, 2026 9:27 am ET Two Mattress Firm stores stand on opposite sides… more ›

About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey By Anthony DeBarros Updated April 12, 2026 5:40 am ET The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey has been instrumental in providing insights into the trajectory of the U.S. economy. By publishing consensus forecasts from… more ›

Mortgage rates hit three-year high as Trump vows more strikes Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year High Mortgage rates have surged to their highest levels in three years, affecting homebuyers and the housing market at large. As interest rates climb, potential homeowners… more ›

China Is Taking On Mining Giants to Reorder a $190 Billion Market Beijing is utilizing a powerful but opaque entity to challenge the pricing dominance of the world’s leading iron ore producers. As the global demand for iron ore remains high,… more ›

Trump administration prepares up to 100% pharmaceutical tariffs on some imported drugs Trump Administration Considers Pharmaceutical Tariffs In a move that could significantly impact the pharmaceutical industry, the Trump administration is preparing to implement tariffs on some imported drugs, potentially… more ›

Private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, above expectations, ADP says Private Sector Job Growth in March In a recent report from ADP, it was announced that the private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations. This growth indicates… more ›