The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho
The U. S. economy in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. Despite facing numerous challenges, it has shown remarkable resilience. Economic growth has picked up speed, reaching its fastest pace in two years. Inflation, though still high, has not spiraled out of control as some feared. The
Israel is thinking about adding a new tax. This tax would be 15% on extra bank profits. The plan is to do this for five years. The idea is to tax profits that are more than 50% higher than the average from 2018 to 2022. Why are they doing this? Well, the government thinks banks are making too much
The US economy showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP rising at an annual rate of 4. 3%. This growth was driven by increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending, though it was partially offset by a decrease in investment. The growth rate exceeded expectations, wh
The US economy showed surprising strength in the third quarter. It grew at a faster rate than expected. This was a big jump from the second quarter. The Commerce Department shared this news. They said the economy grew by 4. 3%. That's higher than the 3. 8% seen earlier. People spent more money. Thi
Georgia is stepping up its game to make sure workers and businesses have what they need to thrive. The state's new labor commissioner, Bárbara Rivera Holmes, has big plans to modernize the labor department. This isn't just about keeping up; it's about leading the way. Holmes has a clear vision for
Lebanon is in a serious money mess. The country's economy has been struggling since 2019. The government is now trying to fix it. They want to pay back people who have money stuck in banks. This is a big deal. It could help the economy get better. The plan is to pay back small depositors first. The
China's central bank decided to keep its key interest rates the same for the seventh month in a row. This happened even though the country's economy is facing some tough times. The rates for 1-year and 5-year loans stayed at 3% and 3. 5%, respectively. These rates are important because they help set
The economy was a hot topic this week. President Donald Trump gave a big speech about it. He said former President Joe Biden is to blame for high prices. But not everyone agrees. A recent poll shows only 33% of people approve of Trump's handling of the economy. Cartoonists had a field day with this
This week, politics and finance intertwined in some surprising ways. Let's dive in. First up, Donald Trump's bank account got a major boost. His net worth shot up by over half a billion dollars in just one day. This happened because shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, where he owns a big chun
