Owen Fairclough

1 week ago | america.cgtn.com | Owen Fairclough

Published May 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM The U.S. central bank on Wednesday, May 7, said it needs greater clarity on where the economy is headed before cutting its main interest rate. The Federal Reserve maintained the rate that influences borrowing costs at up to 4.5 percent. And the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy has made the Fed wary of cutting rates too soon, as Owen Fairclough reports.

2 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Owen Fairclough

VIDEO Published April 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM Donald Trump pledged to make Americans wealthier at the start of his second presidency. A country with the best growth prospects of any advanced economy in January, now looks very different. Trump’s “America First” executive actions are making America last in its own stock markets. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports.

2 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Owen Fairclough

Published April 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM Where does Europe’s trading future lie? That’s one of the questions delegates at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings are trying to answer. They’ve spent the week in Washington, D.C. amid the fallout from President Donald Trump’s on-off tariffs threat that are trying alliances stretching back to the Second World War, particularly with EU members. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more.

3 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Owen Fairclough

VIDEO Published April 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM Tariffs are dragging down the global economy. The IMF slashed growth forecasts, with trillions in lost output and Mexico facing a recession. Even the U.S. outlook is worsening. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports. RelatedThe International Monetary Fund has slashed its outlook for global growth.

3 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Owen Fairclough

VIDEO Published April 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM Tariffs, recession fears, and Fed independence, key issues dominating the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports from Washington, D.C. Related