
Economists dispute Trump's economic claims as US midterms approach
Data cited in a Guardian report shows inflation higher and growth lower than under the previous administration, as critics push back on the president's claims about the economy.

Data cited in a Guardian report shows inflation higher and growth lower than under the previous administration, as critics push back on the president's claims about the economy.
The yield reached its highest level since 2007, a shift with implications for both investors and borrowers, according to CNBC.

Kevin Warsh is driving rapid changes at the Federal Reserve in some areas, while his emerging policy framework leaves the door open to further interest rate hikes.

Growers of soybeans, corn and cotton say rising input costs are eating into revenue, leaving many farmers uncertain about their financial future.

Yields extended their rise to end the week following a global bond rout and stronger-than-expected US economic data.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf took aim at U.S. economic troubles as 10-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level in years.

Elevated yields on US government debt are complicating both Federal Reserve policy decisions and the Treasury's own financing plans.
Adjustable-rate mortgages saw increased demand as borrowers sought lower monthly payments amid rising interest rates, CNBC reported.

The Nasdaq Composite touched a new all-time intraday high and closed at a record on Tuesday, even as futures pointed lower ahead of the next session.

Tariffs, the conflict with Iran and heavy US government financing needs are pushing up ten-year yields, according to Le Monde editorialist Stéphane Lauer.
U.S. Treasury yields extended their climb, with the 30-year yield reaching its highest level in about two decades.

US long-term borrowing costs extended their climb, with the 30-year yield hitting its highest point in roughly two decades.

A rolling sell-off in government bonds has pushed UK gilt yields to levels not seen since the 1990s as investors weigh signs of an overheating US economy.
Manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation firms are among the businesses most affected, according to CNBC.

US stock futures held steady after the Nasdaq Composite closed at an all-time high on Tuesday, CNBC reported.

Despite steady economic performance, U.S. consumer confidence remains subdued, and a Goldman Sachs economist says declining overall happiness may be a factor.

BBC's Samira Hussain outlines the factors behind the Federal Reserve's decision and its potential impact on the US economy.

BBC correspondent Samira Hussain examines the factors behind the Federal Reserve's latest rate decision and what it may mean for the American economy.

The central bank unanimously approved an increase to the benchmark rate, marking its first hike in three years, according to the BBC.

Al Jazeera reports rising fuel prices and a perceived strategic setback for Washington from the conflict could weigh on President Trump ahead of the midterm elections.