World economy – Deena Zaidi

List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Inflation, World Economy, World economy

Here’s a list of All U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Duration Since 1976

The Fed cuts interest rate for first time in 2025

September 17, 2025September 19, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Politics & Policy, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

Persistently high inflation makes this reduction a tricky one. The interest rate cut is the first in Trump’s second term as well as the first in 2025.

U.S. Inflation Rises 2.9% in August: Food and Gas Prices Lead the Surge

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, Brazil, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

The August inflation data overlaps with President Trump’s latest round of tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. But while the direct impact is up for debate, beef’s surge suggests tariffs may already be filtering into consumer prices.

Foreign Investors Pump $80B Into U.S. Treasuries; U.K. Posts Biggest Monthly Gain

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Europe, India, Japan, Markets, Middle East, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.