Andy Hirschfeld

Andy Hirschfeld is a New York-based journalist covering the economy for Al Jazeera Digital. During his tenure, he has broken exclusives, such as Donal...d Trump failing to pay for his rallies, and authored in-depth explainers on topics ranging from AI in fashion to GPS spoofing in aviation. In addition to his work with Al Jazeera, his reporting has appeared in a range of prominent outlets, including Fast Company, Bloomberg Businessweek, Slate, The Daily Beast, NPR, and others. Previously, he served as the anchor of the business news program The Business Report and worked as a television news producer at networks including CBS News and CNN.

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Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

A man walks through the atrium during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026.

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo/File Photo

Mamdani’s first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a seder gathering at Union Square, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado

White House says March jobs report ‘blew out expectations’ with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors.

Woman in green outfit woking in construction

Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months

A sign posted outside a Target store states the company is hiring in Encinitas, California, U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.

A display shows TSA security checkpoint wait times at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case

The ruling comes ahead of a comparable federal case slated to begin in June [File: Daniel Cole/Reuters]

Anthropic accuses Pentagon of unlawful retaliation over its refusal to loosen AI safety restrictions for military use.

Anthropic alleged the ban violates its freedom of speech and due process rights [File: Dado Ruvic/Reuters]

The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.

The new arms deal comes as the Pentagon seeks additional funding from Congress [File: Evan Vucci/Reuters]

The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.

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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade

Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump

Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

Anthropic challenges US Pentagon’s ban in San Francisco court showdown

US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions

US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty, Iran war

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