#Economy

The US economy grows at 4% with record stock markets, yet hiring has collapsed to 2003 levels. Why this paradox matters for workers, investors, and policy.

Anthropic's CEO warns AI will cause unprecedented job market disruption by simultaneously targeting finance, law, consulting, and tech—leaving workers nowhere to pivot

A massive winter storm across the US reveals how extreme weather is reshaping economic priorities from energy markets to supply chains.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns that Trump's tariffs are finally hitting consumer prices as inventory reserves deplete. Explore the Amazon Andy Jassy tariff impact 2026.

President Xi Jinping calls for the holistic execution of China's 2026-2030 five-year plan, targeting tech bottlenecks and local protectionism amid economic challenges.

China's economy grew 5 percent in 2025, its weakest performance in decades. Q4 growth slowed to 4.5 percent according to official NBS data.

Reuters reports that global central bankers are uniting to defend Fed Chair Jerome Powell from Donald Trump's threats. Explore the risks to Fed independence and markets.

US stock futures extended gains after the December nonfarm payrolls report. Analyze how the latest labor market data influences the Federal Reserve's next moves.

South Korea's overseas construction orders hit an 11-year high of $47.27 billion in 2025, driven by the massive Czech nuclear plant deal. Read the full regional analysis.

South Korea posted its largest-ever November current account surplus of $12.24 billion in 2025, driven by a 38.7% surge in semiconductor exports, according to BOK data.

President Trump plans to meet US oil executives to boost Venezuela's production following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, despite industry skepticism and low prices.

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