Fed independence a key US inflation variable: Former CEA chair

What to expect from the new Fed chair’s inaugural rate meeting Financial Times

Gold is poised for a weekly loss as persistent fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes continue to weigh on the precious metal.

China's demographic collapse is so advanced that even an immediate return to replacement-level fertility cannot prevent a massive population decline because there are simply too few women of childbearing age. This has long-term implications for economic growth and societal burdens.

Next week's Federal Reserve meeting is expected to bring a 'major shift' as the Fed may provide less guidance, forcing markets to determine their own direction.

A JPMorgan call with Axon Enterprise revealed a race to fortify U.S. data centers against kamikaze drone swarms, indicating growing concerns about security threats and Axon's expansion into counter-drone systems.

Coca-Cola is highlighted as a stable company that can drive dividend growth in an inflationary environment.