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Americans are spending more on secondhand clothes again after years of dealing with price increases, but the way they’re spending…
Malaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of “execution” and “discipline,” the country’s economy minister said, as the Anwar Ibrahim administration…
The Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal
The Philippines is on a “weaker footing” heading into 2026, thanks to corruption scandals and a complicated trade environment, testing…
As we head into 2026, markets are generally pretty bullish. Despite a couple of policy-related hiccups and bubble scares in…
Southeast Asian economies prove resilient in the face of Trump’s tariffs as supply chains expand
Within a year of taking office, U.S. president Donald Trump turned global trade on its head. His sweeping tariffs took…
The Wall Street economist who nailed the Fed’s ‘joyous’ rate cut sees the same thing again
Michael Feroli, JPMorgan’s chief U.S. economist, was one of the only forecasters on Wall Street who accurately predicted the Federal…
People are worried about losing their jobs even though the economy is good—it’s a ‘vibecession’
The economy may look strong on paper, but Americans are more worried than ever about losing their jobs as fears…
August’s stock market fiasco is a ‘stark red flag’ for what’s to come, veteran hedge funder warns
August 5, 2024 was a trying day for investors worldwide, as stock markets from Japan to the U.S. were whipsawed…
In a sea of economic uncertainty, Costco has long stood out as a lighthouse. In four decades, its hot-dog-and-a-drink combo…
One of the most accurate recession indicators is close to sounding the alarm as unemployment continues to rise
While unemployment is still historically low, its rate of increase could be a sign of deteriorating economic conditions. That’s where…












