The Economist – Finance & Economics - Latest News and Information
  • All Technology
  • AI
  • Autonomy
  • B2B Growth
  • Big Data
  • BioTech
  • ClimateTech
  • Consumer Tech
  • Crypto
  • Cybersecurity
  • DevOps
  • Digital Marketing
  • Ecommerce
  • EdTech
  • Enterprise
  • FinTech
  • GovTech
  • Hardware
  • HealthTech
  • HRTech
  • LegalTech
  • Nanotech
  • PropTech
  • Quantum
  • Robotics
  • SaaS
  • SpaceTech
AllNewsDealsSocialBlogsVideosPodcastsDigests

Technology Pulse

EMAIL DIGESTS

Daily

Every morning

Weekly

Sunday recap

NewsDealsSocialBlogsVideosPodcasts
The Economist – Finance & Economics

The Economist – Finance & Economics

Publication
0 followers

Global macroeconomics, central banks, markets, trade and policy analysis.

Recent Posts

American Decay versus American Dynamism
News•Jan 21, 2026

American Decay versus American Dynamism

AkademikerPension, Denmark's university staff pension fund, announced the sale of its American government bond holdings. The decision was framed as a response to perceived excessive U.S. fiscal spending rather than any geopolitical tension over Greenland. Fund managers emphasized that the move reflects a judgment on Washington's budgetary discipline. The sale underscores growing investor scrutiny of U.S. fiscal policy and its impact on the attractiveness of Treasury securities.

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
China Hits Its GDP Target—In a Weird Way
News•Jan 19, 2026

China Hits Its GDP Target—In a Weird Way

China reported a 5% year‑on‑year GDP increase for 2025, meeting its official growth target for the third consecutive year. The expansion occurred despite a faster‑than‑expected population decline and a slowdown in domestic investment. A record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion,...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
Why America’s Bond Market Just Keeps Winning
News•Jan 18, 2026

Why America’s Bond Market Just Keeps Winning

The article argues that despite soaring federal debt and politically‑driven monetary policy, the United States bond market continues to attract robust demand. Treasury yields remain low as both domestic and foreign investors view U.S. debt as a safe‑haven asset. The...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
Donald Trump’s Crusade Against Usury Reaches Wall Street
News•Jan 14, 2026

Donald Trump’s Crusade Against Usury Reaches Wall Street

President Donald Trump has turned his anti‑usury rhetoric into a Wall Street‑focused campaign, urging the Federal Reserve to cut benchmark rates and targeting private lenders he deems predatory. The White House has begun filing formal complaints against payday‑loan operators and...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
Is Passive Investment Inflating a Stockmarket Bubble?
News•Jan 14, 2026

Is Passive Investment Inflating a Stockmarket Bubble?

A decade after a provocative Bernstein note, passive investing now dominates U.S. equity funds, holding roughly 60 % of net assets. The surge is driven by low fees, algorithmic trading, and confidence in market efficiency, concentrating ownership among a few index...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
It’s Not Just the Fed. Politics Looms over Central Banks Everywhere
News•Jan 14, 2026

It’s Not Just the Fed. Politics Looms over Central Banks Everywhere

Central banks worldwide are confronting heightened political pressure, challenging long‑standing notions of independence. In the United States, President Donald Trump has publicly urged the Federal Reserve to accelerate rate cuts, intensifying a clash with Chair Jerome Powell. The tension escalated...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics

Page 2 of 2

← Prev12