Politics

Risk of a global recession is minimal, IMF economist says — would take 'a lot to derail'

One of the International Monetary Fund's top economists signals little risk of a global recession, despite the ongoing rumblings of geopolitical uncertainty.The Washington DC-based institute this week nudged its...

High company valuations a 'worry,' IMF's capital markets chief says

Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department Tobias Adrian hold the press briefing of...

UK inflation eases less than expected to 3.2% in March

Inflation in the U.K. eased to 3.2% in March, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.That was...

IMF upgrades global growth forecast as economy proves 'surprisingly resilient' despite downside risks

Crowds walk below neon signs on Nanjing Road. The street is the main shopping district of the city...

U.S. economy will see 'more things break' in 2025 if rates stay high, strategist says

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open...

Israel ordered Gazans to evacuate. They have nowhere to go

Ailsa Chang, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with ICRC spokesperson Imene Trabelsi about the reality of Gazans. NPR's Ailsa Chan speaks with ICRC spokeswoman ImeneTrabelsi...

A historic agreement aims to pave the way for large scale solar farms

The U.S. will need a great deal more solar panels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. These solar arrays have to be...

Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee

House Republicans' latest nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan seems far short of the required number of...

The latest on the race for speaker of the House

Ailsa Chang, Host: Today, Republicans nominated Jim Jordan as speaker in a closed door vote. Jordan, who...