Japan’s Exports and Imports Grow in March
The outlook remains clouded by the Middle East conflict. Source link
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Here are the moments that stood out at the Senate Banking Committee’s hearing on Kevin Warsh’s bid to become Fed chairman
Democrats pressed him on his financial disclosures and thoughts on Fed independence. Source link
U.S. Pending-Home Sales Rose in March
The number of homes going under contract in the U.S. rose 1.5% in March, according to the National Association of
German Financial Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2022 on Energy Shock
“The economic consequences of the Iran war for the German economy go far beyond price increases,” ZEW President Achim Wambach
U.K. Unemployment Falls Below 5%
The unemployment rate fell in the three months through February, though that is unlikely to be sustained as the war
President Trump picked Kevin Warsh for Fed chair expecting lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver.
Trump expects lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver. Source link
Senate Democrats plan to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on Tuesday over perceived gaps in his financial disclosures
A staff memo shows Democrats might focus on the Fed nominee’s opaque investments as they try to rally opposition in
Governments Could Force ECB’s Hand If Energy Support Is Too Broad, Lagarde Says
The ECB would have to raise its key interest rate more than would otherwise be the case if governments are
Greg Mankiw’s Blog: What I’ve been reading
About Me Name: Greg Mankiw Location: United States I am the Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics at Harvard University.
Canada Inflation Accelerates to 2.4% in March
The consumer-price index rose 0.9% in March, the biggest monthly advance in a little over a year, mainly to a