Thursday’s inflation report could challenge the market outlook for big Fed rate cuts
Economists expect that inflation nudged higher in December, a trend that could call into question the market’s eager anticipation that…
Consumer spending rises in December to end solid holiday season, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows
Retailers chalked up solid gains in the final month to wrap up the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail…
Saudi Arabia nearly doubles estimate for the value of its mineral resources
Saudi Arabia nearly doubled the estimate for the value of its mineral resources and is seeing lucrative deals signed during…
Biden slams Trump as ‘revealing twisted true colors’ after Trump says he hopes economy crashes in 2024
The White House took aim at former President Donald Trump after the Republican presidential candidate front-runner said he hoped the…
U.S. slams ‘meritless’ Israel genocide suit, reigniting tensions with South Africa
South Africa’s genocide accusation against Israel has placed further strain on an already frayed relationship with the U.S. and could…
Fed Governor Bowman adjusts rate stance, says hikes likely over but not ready to cut yet
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, who had been one of the central bank’s staunchest advocates for tight monetary policy, said…
The 2023 U.S. economy, in a dozen charts
The state of the U.S. economy may be a chief concern among Americans, but 2023 wound up as a pretty…
Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note
The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data…
U.S. payrolls increased by 216,000 in December, much better than expected
The U.S. labor market closed out 2023 in strong shape as the pace of hiring was even more powerful than…
