The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered ...

Numerous countries have already reacted to the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The EU and China condemned them, calling them destructive for the global economy and promising ...

Low rates can also inflate financial markets. Investors, unable to generate strong returns in safe assets, such as short-term ...

US set to shift its approach towards G20 when it takes over group’s rotating presidency from South Africa in December.

President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on goods imported from the EU and Mexico, triggering global reactions. Leaders ...

Trump’s tariffs are supposed to strengthen some sectors in the US economy but are highly disruptive to the global economy. At the same time, US fiscal spending constraints seek to reduce demand and ...

Inflation and fears of a recession are dominating headlines in the U.S., and a series of global crises means that the economic outlook is even more precarious in some other parts of the world.

US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff push is reshaping the global economy ― with Japan caught in the crossfire.

In reaction on Wednesday to Mr. Trump’s electoral win, ... The latest economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund predicted slow but stable growth in the global economy of 3.2 percent.

US expert reactions to the global economic situation Q&A. China US Focus. Foreign and Defense Policy Asia. Philip I. Levy @PhilipILevy. Dean Baker. Daniel Ikenson. August 13, 2011.