Breaking News: Economy
- Europe weighs using trade 'bazooka' against the U.S. as Greenland crisis deepens - European countries are reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs and wider economic counter-measures against the U.S.
- China birthrate shrinks to lowest on record as policies fail to to lift births - China's birthrate fell to a record low last year, underscoring a deepening demographic crisis as Beijing struggled to reverse a shrinking and aging population.
- China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts - China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened.
- What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield' - The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island's most advanced semiconductors.
- 'Unacceptable': European leaders hit back at Trump's Greenland tariffs threat - European leaders said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose fresh tariffs on them if they oppose his attempts to buy Greenland was "unacceptable."
- Trump floats new tariffs in push to acquire Greenland - The comments show Trump considering applying his aggressive tariff strategies to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
- Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show - EconomyWarsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets showPublished Fri, Jan 16 202610:35 AM ESTUpdated Moments A
- Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away - "Anything that's infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess," Goolsbee told CNBC.
- UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.
- U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.