If you’ve ever tried to change your weight, whether it’s shedding a few kilos or building some muscle, chances are you’ve come across the terms “calorie surplus” and “calorie deficit.” They sound ...

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China posted a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, despite steep tariffs imposed by President Trump on the country’s ...

The U.S. share of a leading index of global equities is now around 70 percent. That is significantly above the dollar’s share of global reserves, now around 58 percent. The dollar share of the ...

China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Patton covers the financial markets, economy, and national debt. Tariffs are a hot topic these days. This post will discuss ...

China's trade surplus hit a record $1.2 trillion in 2025. Trump had always prefaced his tariffs by pointing to China's trade ...

Pakistan’s current account swung back to a deficit in December due to surging imports, revealing ongoing vulnerability in its ...

While Virginia residents prepare to receive state income tax rebates, Marylanders are facing a different fiscal reality: another looming budget deficit and a record increase in taxes and fees. Budget ...

OTTAWA--A pullback in Canadian exports unexpectedly swung the country to a goods-trade deficit in February, though overall values of shipments remained high amid heightened trade uncertainty and U.S.

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about tariffs, discussing the economic principles behind them. That article was a response to what I viewed as extreme bias in the media on how tariffs were ...

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million, triggering immediate service cuts and a near-halt on new foster ...