Cross-border credit, value of derivatives drops in Q4, BIS reports
Supply chain issues, wage costs keep food prices high, even as inputs fall
A strong rebound in China boosts first quarter growth
February growth below forecast with contractions in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade
Inflation slowed to 4.2% but much of that reflects lower gas prices
Consumer spending has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates nine straight times
Tax processing, transfers and trade could be impacted by job action, NBF says
Pay raises eased last year and were often disconnected from corporate performance
The rating agency downgraded 11 U.S. banks and lowered its rating outlooks on nine others
Declining bank liquidity to translate into tougher credit conditions, Fitch says