As the Fed eases its policy, investors are paying close attention to the central bank’s north star for interest rates.

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

Global growth is projected at –4.9 percent in 2020, 1.9 percentage points below the April 2020 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a more negative impact on activity ...

Although recent vaccine approvals have raised hopes of a turnaround in the pandemic later this year, renewed waves and new variants of the virus pose concerns for the outlook. Amid exceptional ...

The United States upholds its status as the major global economy and richest country, with a GDP of over $30.51 trillion as of 2025, steadfastly preserving its pinnacle position from 1960 to 2025. Its ...

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Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves ...