Global Markets

Swiss rates, plus various other trends in the global economy—in chart form.

Companies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and -corruption.

"This is yet another attempt to advance an agenda without statutory authority."

"The SEC has no role as to climate risk itself, but we do have a role with regard to disclosures," SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

Minutes from late January show most FOMC members are more concerned about easing too soon than about damaging the economy through high rates.

Productivity growth has averaged 3.9% over the past three quarters, more than triple the rate seen in the decade prior to the pandemic.

Consumer prices excluding food and energy rose at a 3.3% annualized rate in the final three months of 2023.

Despite a favorable pullback in inflation, Federal Reserve policymakers are in no rush to lower rates.