Economy

Inflation report Tuesday will be critical for the direction of Fed policy

Inflation data from May will show that the price increases that have been bedeviling consumers for the past two years…

Inflation outlook hits two-year low in latest New York Fed survey

Consumers are growing more optimistic that inflation is on the way down, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey…

Jobless claims increase more than expected to their highest since October 2021

First-time jobless claims rose sharply last week in a potential sign that the labor market is softening up after more…

Euro zone enters recession after Germany, Ireland growth revision

The euro zone entered a recession in the first quarter of this year, and economists are not optimistic for the…

World Bank sees major economies growing at much slower pace thanks to higher rates and banking stress

Higher rates and overhangs from this year’s banking crisis will drastically slow economic growth for the biggest global economies, the…

Unemployment dropped among Hispanic men and women in May but rose for Black workers

The U.S. unemployment rate rose in May, but declined for Hispanic workers, according to the latest nonfarm payrolls report. The…

Here’s where the jobs are for May 2023 — in one chart

The U.S. payrolls report for May blew past expectations, supported by strong jobs gains in the professional and business services…

Payrolls rose 339,000 in May, much better than expected in resilient labor market

The U.S. economy continued to crank out jobs in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging more than expected despite multiple headwinds,…

Here’s what to watch out for in Friday’s jobs report for May

Watching the monthly jobs reports this year has been something of a waiting exercise, with economists and market participants looking…

Wholesale prices rose just 0.2% in April, less than estimate as inflation pressures ease

Wholesale prices rose less than expected in April, according to a Labor Department report Thursday that provides more hope that…