Discover Financial Services has defied expectations and a challenging economic environment to report a remarkable 14% revenue increase in the fourth quarter of 2024. Amounting to $4.76 billion, this represents a significant rise from $4.18 billion in the same period the previous year. Alongside
China's economic performance in 2024 has been a focal point of global economic discussions. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 5% annual growth rate, slightly down from 2023's 5.2%, yet aligning with Beijing's target of "around 5%." Despite this, some economists question the accuracy of
Economic nationalism has increasingly become a central topic in contemporary discussions about national policy, as countries navigate the intricate balance between benefiting from globalization and maintaining economic sovereignty. For Canada, this debate is particularly poignant as it grapples
With national wages outpacing inflation, mortgage interest rates falling, and labor markets remaining strong, the American economy appears to be on an upswing. Despite these positive national trends, Indiana's economy is still lagging behind, largely because of high interest rates impacting its
For the first time in two decades, Colorado business leaders have shown greater confidence in the national economy than their own state’s economic prospects, revealing an unexpected shift in confidence. Insights from the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) for the first quarter of 2025 highlight
The Houston region is poised for significant economic growth and job expansion in 2025, according to projections by the Greater Houston Partnership's (GHP) chief economist, Patrick Jankowski. Presented at the annual "Houston Region Economic Outlook" event, Jankowski's analysis offers a
