Economy

Here’s how much the AI boom is contributing to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs calculations

Goldman Sachs estimates that artificial intelligence's contribution to inflation amounts to approximately 45 basis points, or 0.45%. The bank's economists believe the AI impact...

Even more borrowers choose riskier mortgages, as higher interest rates crush affordability

Mortgage rates reached their highest level in nearly three years last week, causing overall mortgage demand to fall. Adjustable-rate mortgages now account for 10.5%...

BlackRock now has assets equal to half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth

Asset management giant BlackRock reported that assets under management reached nearly $15.5 trillion after 15% growth. The company recorded $205 billion in net inflows...

U.S. Treasury yields inch lower as investors await key inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly on Wednesday, with the 10-year yield declining to 5.195% as investors awaited the September consumer price index report. Economists...

Singapore third-quarter GDP growth softens from four-year high but beats estimates

Singapore's economic growth slowed in the third quarter of 2026, with GDP rising 5.4% after hitting a four-year high in the previous quarter. This...

How you can prepare for 6% bond yields

U.S. Treasury yields have surpassed 5% in recent weeks, and some analysts now view 6% as the next possible stop. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie...

Williams says Fed may not have to hike rates in 2027, at odds with traders

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Tuesday he does not see additional rate hikes in 2027 after one more increase this year....

The latest inflation data is expected to show price increases are accelerating

Economists polled by Dow Jones expect the consumer price index to have risen 0.6% in September and 3.6% year-over-year, signaling an acceleration of inflation...