Tag: Economy

World Bank launches ’Water Forward’ programme to tackle global water stress

Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

During my years of reporting on mortgage rates and the housing market (and other personal finance topics), I’ve found that real estate trends can be difficult to predict. This is especially the case when global economic events become unexpectedly volatile, such as the current developments in Iran …

Factbox-Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

As I have reported for years regarding Americans’ personal finance concerns, employer-sponsored 401(k) plans are a vital part of one’s retirement savings. This is particularly important, considering that the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is only $2,071, according to the Social …

Demand for amusement parks is not slowing down, despite economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions. In fact, consumers are more focused on the value of experiences and creating fun memories in times of uncertainty.  The U.S. amusement and theme park industry is projected to reach a market …

China’s March bank lending seen surging on post-holiday rebound: Reuters poll

India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis clouds growth, stokes inflation risks

Japan business mood worsens, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs

Last week’s Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for March provided markets with some much-needed good news. Analysts at Bank of America noted that while the news is positive, the economy still has much work to do to return to healthy growth. After weeks of war…