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Fed’s Neel Kashkari isn’t sure if interest rates are high enough to stop inflation

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday he’s unsure whether the central bank has raised interest rates enough to…

U.S. Latino economic output grows to $3.2 trillion, according to new study

The U.S. Latino economy continues to grow, reaching $3.2 trillion in 2021, up from $2.8 trillion the year prior, according…

The U.S. is weaker now than when we downgraded in 2011, former S&P ratings chairman says

The U.S. is in a weaker position now than when S&P downgraded its sovereign credit rating in 2011, according to…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SiriusXM, Cintas, United Natural Foods and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cintas — Shares fell 5.3% after the company reported its 2024…

‘We have dealt with recessions before’: Jamie Dimon says geopolitics is the world’s biggest risk

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says geopolitics after Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is the biggest risk, larger than high inflation…

Some soft commodity prices are surging, adding to consumer woes

Surging prices for soft commodities, from orange juice to live cattle, are complicating the inflation picture.  A host of agricultural…

Credit card losses are rising at the fastest pace since the Great Financial Crisis

Credit card companies are racking up losses at the fastest pace in almost 30 years, outside of the Great Financial…

Two key Fed officials express support for keeping interest rates high

Two Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support Friday for keeping interest rates elevated as the battle against too-high inflation continues. In…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Splunk, Cisco, Broadcom, Fox and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cisco Systems, Splunk — Shares of Cisco fell 3.9% Thursday after…

Fed declines to hike, but points to rates staying higher for longer

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a decision released Wednesday, while also indicating it still expects one more…