Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point, indicates increases are near an end
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted a quarter percentage point interest rate increase, expressing caution about the recent…
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Fed poised to approve quarter-point rate hike this week, despite market turmoil
Even with turmoil in the banking industry and uncertainty ahead, the Federal Reserve likely will approve a quarter-percentage-point interest rate…
Payrolls rose 311,000 in February, more than expected, showing solid growth
Job creation decelerated in February but was still stronger than expected despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy…
Jobs report shows increase of 517,000 in January, crushing estimates, as unemployment rate hit 53-year low
The employment picture started off 2023 on a stunningly strong note, with nonfarm payrolls posting their biggest gain since July…
Here’s where the jobs will be during the rolling recessions
Recession-like conditions rolling through the U.S. economy are likely to cause more ripples through an otherwise strong jobs market. “Rolling…
Inflation report due Tuesday has the potential to deliver some bad news
Just as Federal Reserve officials have grown optimistic that inflation is cooling, news could come countering that narrative. All market…
Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago
Inflation turned higher to start 2023, as rising shelter, gas and fuel prices took their toll on consumers, the Labor…
Retail sales jump 3% in January, smashing expectations despite inflation increase
Sales at retailers rose far more than expected in January as consumers persevered despite rising inflation pressures. Advance retail sales…
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in January, more than expected, fueling inflation increase
Inflation rebounded in January at the wholesale level, as producer prices rose more than expected to start the year, the…
