Risky loans, regulatory gaps, and Wall Street practices fueled the 2008 financial crisis and led to the Great Recession. The 2008 financial crisis grew out of a housing bubble in the early 2000s, when home buying surged and subprime mortgages became widespread.

Iran is experiencing a countrywide shutdown triggered by intensifying protests and a deepening political and economic crisis.

Nearly half (46%) of U.S. farmers believe we are on the brink of a farm crisis, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association. And 65% are more concerned now about their farm financials than a year ago. The economic conditions ...

A majority of German business associations expect job cuts in 2026 as the country's economic crisis persists, with industry hit hardest by global protectionism and weak exports, a survey by the German Economic Institute IW showed on Monday.

President Trump has spent every day since “Liberation Day” trapped in an endless economic nightmare of his own creation. The fallout from his disastrous tariff policy sent the nation’s GDP tumbling 0.3 percent, and sent Capitol Hill Republicans ...

Discover the top 5 CEOs who received monumental payouts during the global financial crisis, highlighting their compensations and lasting financial impact.

“Over the past two years, Pakistan has achieved clear economic progress. Inflation has fallen from 29.2 percent to 4.5 percent, foreign exchange reserves have increased from 9.2 billion dollars to 21.2 billion dollars, and the current account has moved from a 3.3 billion dollars… pic.twitter.com/7zhvXuA1RA

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace has reintroduced legislation to help U.S. shrimpers impacted by foreign imports. See more here.

As 2026 approaches, interest in the predictions of Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga has resurfaced. Followers and several reports link her forecasts to major global events, including a possible World War 3,

Protests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Analysts say the deep economic woes are a major challenge to the regime's authority.

Germany is experiencing an accelerating economic crisis marked by mass layoffs across industry, as trade war, militarisation and pro-corporate policies deepen social insecurity for millions of workers and their families.