Finance

Divisions at the Fed that defined 2025 are expected to carry into 2026

Divisions at the Fed that defined 2025 are expected to carry into 2026

The past year at the Federal Reserve saw the two sides of its congressionally mandated goals for maximum employment and stable prices in conflict — a situation not seen since the 1970s with stagfl...

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Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April

Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Conference B...

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REPOWR’s data shows it cost more in ‘25 for a short-term dry van rental

REPOWR’s data shows it cost more in ‘25 for a short-term dry van rental

REPOWR, the startup company that is attempting to inject short-term leasing capability into the trailer market, is putting some numbers on what’s going on in its business. In a report recently re...

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Vanke may adopt a familiar playbook in China to tackle debt crisis, say analysts

Vanke may adopt a familiar playbook in China to tackle debt crisis, say analysts

By Clare Jim and Li Gu HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) – State-backed China Vanke will likely mirror the strategies of some other cash-strapped Chinese developers and seek multiple shor...

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US economic growth likely remained strong in third quarter

US economic growth likely remained strong in third quarter

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. economy likely grew at a brisk clip in the third quarter, driven by solid consumer spending and business investment, but momentum a...

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Here are Citi’s top market sectors for 2026 and 3 stock picks for each one

Here are Citi’s top market sectors for 2026 and 3 stock picks for each one

Citigroup said it saw three areas of the market where investors should pile into next year. The bank’s research arm said it was overweight on financials, healthcare, and info tech. The...

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