Tag: Central bank

Resilient US economy posts third straight month of strong job growth

Chain restaurants faced a downturn in 2025 that led to location closings and bankruptcy filings throughout the sector. Long John Silver’s has reduced its footprint amid declining restaurant industry sales, with one franchisee now filing for bankruptcy liquidation. Sales recorded by chain …

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its April 2026 Personal Income and Outlays report on May 28, 2026, showing prices climbing faster on an annual basis, disposable income contracting, and the personal saving rate falling for a fourth straight month to a multi-year low. The April figures …

IMF team to visit Mozambique next week for economic talks

Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say

Most of us judge a company by what it does for our day-to-day life. The bank that approved the mortgage. The streaming service that babysat the kids over the holidays. The airline that lost a checked bag in Charlotte. We rarely think about boardroom math, satellite constellations…

Croatian banks await Supreme Court ruling on franc loan dispute

Americans working toward retirement are steadfastly focused on maximizing the income that will support their post‑career lives. After years of reporting on retirement and other personal finance issues, I’ve seen how consistently people look for sound advice from those they feel they can trust. They …

Seafood restaurants had a difficult year in 2024, and even today, some of the biggest names in the category are still finding their footing. Sales across seafood chains fell by more than $500 million in 2024, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, citing Technomic data. Red Lobster was a major part …

Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East