WSJ Economy

Five of Europe’s central banks will announce policy decisions Thursday, but only one is expected by investors to mirror the Federal Reserve.

Japanese companies seem keen to raise wages again next year, despite many bracing for a tariff hit to profits.

The broad-based weakening spans consumer spending, investment and real estate.

The president predicted a manufacturing renaissance. Economists forecast recession and runaway inflation. None of it has come to pass.

Disrupted shipments shrank profits as the company that sells the toys to U.S. retailers awaited the outcome of trade talks.

In an interview, he said his efforts to secure investments in the U.S. haven’t fully taken effect and “I cannot tell you how that’s going to equate to the voter.”

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the president said the next Fed chair should consult with him on interest rates.

Policymakers who will vote on rates next year remain divided on the path forward.

Money is one of humanity’s greatest inventions. But crises of credit have been with us since ancient times.

Key delayed U.S. data on jobs and inflation will be closely watched as investors gauge how much further the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates.

Officials said exporters would need permission to ship any of 300 specified steel products starting Jan. 1.

Economic activity dipped 0.1% on month in October. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected an increase.

The reappointment process had always been an under-the-radar administrative process that didn’t attract attention—until this year.

Lawmakers pass levies targeting countries that Mexico has no trade agreement with, including China.

Canada logged its first trade surplus in eight months in September as exports rebounded and domestic demand showed signs of softening.

U.S. investors had stockpiled gold from abroad in the spring, fearing steep tariffs. But the tariffs never came, and the trade reversed.

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week but stayed well within the range that has prevailed over the past year.

The central bank cut its benchmark rate to 38.0% from 39.5% on Thursday, but noted lingering risks for consumer prices.

Chinese officials pledged to prioritize supporting domestic demand in their policy road map for 2026.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas delivered a fifth straight rate cut at its final meeting of the year in a widely expected move.