U.S. Economy - Finance World

July 26, 2026 Finance World 0

Durable-goods orders, a Federal Reserve decision, GDP and PCE inflation all arrive within days. Here is what each report can—and cannot—tell you.

A Big U.S. Data Week Is Ahead: How GDP, Inflation and the Fed Fit Together

Durable-goods orders, a Federal Reserve decision, GDP and PCE inflation all arrive within days. Here is what each report can—and cannot—tell you.
Inside Verisign: The Highly Profitable Business Behind Every .com Address

Every time someone visits a `.com` website, a largely invisible piece of infrastructure helps point the request in the right direction.
Rising Equity Leverage Is Making Calm Markets More Fragile

Investors are borrowing more heavily against shares and using increasingly leveraged strategies. That does not guarantee a market correction, but it could make the next bout of volatility faster and more disruptive.
The ECB Has Paused Rate Cuts—But Europe’s Borrowing Squeeze Is Not Over

The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged as it weighs slowing inflation against persistent energy risks. The more important signal may be the continued tightening of bank credit.
U.S. Stocks Are Moving Toward 24-Hour Trading—What Investors Should Know

The SEC is preparing for a future of nearly round-the-clock U.S. stock trading. Longer hours may improve access, but overnight liquidity, pricing and order execution require care.

A Big U.S. Data Week Is Ahead: How GDP, Inflation and the Fed Fit Together