Christa Pike Expresses Anger After Botched Execution Attempt
Christa Pike's legal team shares her emotional state following a failed execution, while other significant events unfold across the nation.
Economy
Documentary Investigates Elon Musk’s Political Shift and Influence
A new documentary explores Elon Musk's rise to prominence and his recent embrace of right-wing politics.
Trump Secures Diesel Deal with Russia Amidst Rising Energy Prices
President Trump announces a major diesel supply agreement with Russia as part of his efforts to lower U.S. energy costs.
Inflation Rises Sharply as Midterms Approach: Key Insights
With midterm elections looming, inflation is climbing faster than expected, impacting everyday costs for Americans.
China's Factory Prices Rise 3.8% as Imported Energy Costs Outrun Weak Demand
Consumer inflation edged up to 0.8% in August, but the gains come from war-driven commodity costs and export demand rather than stronger household spending.
Eurozone Growth Revised Up to 0.6% as Exports Carry the Second Quarter
The upgrade strengthens the ECB's case for another rate rise this week, but stalling French output and a drawdown in stockpiles suggest the strength may not last.
Six Months of War Have Reordered the Global Economy
Crude near $92, diesel at four-year highs and central banks turning hawkish: the Middle East conflict has become the dominant variable in the world economy.
Markets Price a Fed Hike as Inflation Refuses to Come Down
Futures now imply roughly a two-in-three chance the Federal Reserve raises rates this month, a reversal of the easing cycle investors spent the year expecting.
A Strong Labour Market Has Become the Fed's Problem
Employers keep adding jobs and wages are outpacing prices. In the current policy regime, that is an argument for tighter money rather than a cause for celebration.
The ECB Prepares to Tighten Into an Energy Shock It Cannot Control
A move to 2.75% is treated as near-certain, with markets attaching a 75% chance of 3.0% by December — even though the inflation is coming from imported fuel.
Growth Is Diverging, and the Reformers Are Pulling Ahead
Advanced economies face slow expansion while a handful of emerging markets grow faster on the back of domestic policy. The gap is widening.
Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High Amid War, Inflation
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