Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 25, 2026
- 39 views
The Expanding Reach of "Funflation": Soaring Costs Transform Leisure, Forcing Americans to Rethink Entertainment Budgets
For decades, video games served as a reliable escape and cherished hobby for Alyx Green, a 31-year-old graduate student in Illinois. Yet, in recent years, this familiar solace has become…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 25, 2026
- 36 views
Unexpected Dip in June Inflation Offers Fleeting Relief Amidst Geopolitical Volatility and Persistent Economic Headwinds
Consumer prices in the United States registered their most significant monthly decline in over six years during June, according to a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 25, 2026
- 38 views
China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens in Q2 2026 Amid Investment Plunge and Subdued Consumption, Intensifying Calls for Robust Stimulus
China’s economy experienced its weakest expansion since the fourth quarter of 2022 during the second quarter of 2026, registering a 4.3% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure, released…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 25, 2026
- 35 views
U.S. Import Prices Surge Unexpectedly in June 2026, Driven by Record Chinese Increases and AI Demand, Complicating Federal Reserve’s Inflation Battle
The United States experienced an unexpected uptick in the cost of goods imported in June 2026, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a 0.3% monthly increase that defied…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 24, 2026
- 37 views
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Prices Skyward, Casting Shadow Over ECB’s Critical Rate Decision
Frankfurt, Germany – A sudden and severe escalation of military exchanges between the United States and Iran has sent global oil prices soaring, plunging financial markets into uncertainty and casting…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 24, 2026
- 32 views
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Global Tariffs Citing Forced Labor, Drawing International Rejection
The United States has unveiled a new, expansive regime of global tariffs, targeting 60 economies for what Washington asserts is their failure to adequately ban and enforce prohibitions on goods…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 24, 2026
- 35 views
Wholesale Prices Unexpectedly Decline 0.3% in June on Big Drop in Gasoline, Signaling Broader Disinflationary Trends
The economic landscape in June saw an unexpected and significant shift as wholesale prices, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI), registered a 0.3% decline for the month. This…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 23, 2026
- 33 views
FIFA World Cup 2026 Delivers Uneven Economic Boost Amidst Broader Weakness, Federal Reserve Reports
The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, was anticipated to deliver a substantial economic windfall to its host cities, yet a comprehensive report released Wednesday by the…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 23, 2026
- 46 views
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Faces Steep Job Cuts Amid Global Demand Worries and Rising Costs, S&P Global Reports
The American manufacturing sector is grappling with a significant wave of job reductions, reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the 2009 global financial crisis, excluding the unprecedented disruptions…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 23, 2026
- 42 views
Core Inflation Reaches Highest Level Since October 2023, Fueling Federal Reserve’s Stance on Price Stability Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, registered its highest annual increase since late 2023 in May 2026, solidifying the central bank’s recently articulated…
