Fed Expected to Hold at 3.75% to 4% as Hot Inflation Keeps December Hike in Play
Six weeks after its first increase since 2023, the Warsh-led Fed weighs a pause against September's jump in consumer prices.
Economy
China's Exports Jump 36% in September as AI Demand Pushes Surplus to 2026 High
Shipments beat forecasts by more than 10 percentage points, and the annual surplus is on pace to top $1 trillion again.
Asia's Central Banks Swing to Tightening in 2026 as Energy Costs Lift Prices
From Jakarta to Tokyo, policymakers have raised rates or tightened currency settings this year. China is the main exception.
What Is in the US-China Trade Truce, and What Happens if It Lapses in January
The deal struck in Busan in 2025 paused a tariff war, eased rare earth controls and restarted farm purchases. Here is how it works and where it is fragile.