The Poorest Country in the World
The official poverty rate in the United States was 11.4% in 2020, according to the…
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This Is the Least Drunk County in America
The negative effects of being drunk make up a long list. The brain can be…
The world’s rich and powerful are stashing $674b in this unlikely US tax haven
There’s no telling where the vast fortunes hide on tree-softened Phillips Avenue here in Sioux…
UK House Price Inflation Slows More Than Expected
UK house price inflation slowed more than expected in September, but remained in double-digits for…
Raghuram Rajan urges caution on central bank digital currencies
Mr. Rajan’s remarks assume significance as the Reserve Bank of India has announced plans to…
U.S. Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Continues To Slump In September
A report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday unexpectedly showed a continued deterioration in…
Biden tax hikes 'largest' since 1966, GOP analysis shows
Dems’ planned tax hikes put America on ‘wrong side’ of Laffer Curve: Tyler Goodspeed Former…
Govt. borrows 58% of target despite 74% more direct tax collections
While at the weekly auction of government securities earlier in the day on Friday, it…
Swiss Central Bank Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged
The Swiss National Bank left its expansionary monetary policy unchanged on Thursday, in order to…
US debt limit could be reached in mid-October, analysis shows
Senate Republicans vow to block debt ceiling increase measure House passes spending bill to suspend…
US jobless claims rise 351,000 in surprise jump
Top Fed official pushes for quick ‘taper’ despite weak US jobs growth Fisher Investments SVP…
This Is the Best-Educated Town in America
Education matters. The federal government and many researchers examine American income, health, poverty levels, housing…
UK Budget Deficit Exceeds Expectations In August
The UK budget deficit exceeded expectations and marked the second biggest shortfall on record for…
Fed's Powell says coronavirus recession, recovery 'without modern precedent'
Did Fed Powell make the right move with little news on tapering? Kroll Institute chief…
ADB Raises Developing Asia 2022 Growth Outlook
The Asian Development Bank raised its economic growth projections for the next year but signaled…