(Credit: momo11353/iStock by Getty Images) May 15, 2026/IMFBlog Greece was once Europe’s cautionary tale—shut out of markets, reliant on external financial support, and collecting too little tax to finance public services and support economic growth. Today, it is one of only five European Union countries running a primary budget surplus. This is a striking reversal that […]
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The Travel Economy in 2026: How Travelers Adapt to Uncertainty
In its latest travel report, the Mastercard Economics Institute describes how the travel economy is adapting to global turbulence. May 14, 2026/Mastercard Image Credit: Mastercard May 14, 2026 By Ben Fox Rubin Vice President, Global Communications, Mastercard The travel economy this year is defined by one word: adaptability. Amid geopolitical […]
Federal Reserve Board issues Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 report
The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday issued its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 report, which examines the financial circumstances of U.S. adults and their families. Overall, the report shows that financial well-being was consistent with recent years. Survey results indicate that the labor market remained solid, despite some softening since […]
