You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
Bitcoin has hit a new high, soaring over $72, 000—a benchmark it hasn’t seen since spring. This surge comes as investors consider upcoming elections and inflation fears. The world's most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market value of over $1. 4 trillion, has shot up by about 6% on Tuesday. In simp
Vladimir Putin has come clean about the economic struggles Russia is facing. The Russian president admitted that sanctions and worker shortages are causing problems in the economy. This comes after Russia's Central Bank raised interest rates to a whopping 21%. That's even higher than the emergency r
Senator JD Vance recently shared his views on current U. S. leadership, stating that internal challenges like inflation and border security are more pressing than foreign threats. Speaking on "Meet the Press, " he explained that issues like the rising cost of groceries and difficulties in military r
Microsoft is facing a big decision. On December 10, its shareholders will vote on whether the company should invest in Bitcoin. This vote comes after a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research, suggested that Bitcoin could be a great way to protect against inflation. B
As the U. S. prepares for a potential second Trump presidency, it's essential to consider how his policies might impact the current economic landscape. Specifically, his protectionist stance on trade and immigration could reignite inflation, undoing recent economic progress. Trump's proposal to rais
President Biden is heading to New Hampshire to talk about cuts in drug prices along with Senator Bernie Sanders. He'll visit Concord Community College to share a report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The report says nearly 1. 5 million Medicare users saved almost $1 billion on pre
At the TechLive conference in Laguna Beach, California, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly shared her thoughts on the future of interest rates. Daly believes that the Federal Reserve should keep reducing interest rates to protect the labor market from any further decline. She
The United States economy is shifting gears, moving from a period of slow growth and low-interest rates to a phase of faster growth, higher prices, and market volatility. This change means it will cost more to borrow money and savings will yield better returns. Workers might also enjoy higher wages.
Neel Kashkari, the Minneapolis Fed President, isn't convinced that Bitcoin is ready to replace traditional currency. He hasn't seen anyone use it to buy everyday items, and he thinks it's more like a gamble than a safe investment against inflation. However, a recent study shows that Bitcoin's value
