Economy

Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country’s struggling economy

Production at the VW plant in Emden. Sina Schuldt | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The struggling German economy has been a major talking point among critics of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ government during the latest election campaign — but analysts warn a new leadership might not turn these tides. As voters prepare to head to […]

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A record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies also rise

In this photo illustration the Visa, Mastercard and American Express logo on various credit cards and debit cards are seen beside US one dollar bills on January 4, 2025 in Somerset, England.  Anna Barclay | Getty Images Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their

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Home insurance costs soaring as climate-related events surge, Treasury Department says

Firefighters battle flames during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S., Jan. 7, 2025. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters Climate-related natural disasters are driving up insurance costs for homeowners in the most-affected regions, according to a Treasury Department report released Thursday. In a voluminous study covering 2018-22 and including some data beyond that, the department found

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Key Fed inflation measure shows 2.4% rate in November, lower than expected

Prices barely moved in November but still held higher than the Federal Reserve’s target when looked at from a year ago, according to a Commerce Department measure released Friday. The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, showed an increase of just 0.1% from October. The measure indicated a 2.4% inflation rate

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