Economic events

IMF sees ‘bumps’ in path to lower inflation

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that upside risks to inflation have increased, calling into question the prospect of multiple…

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in another boost to new Labour government

LONDON — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its 2024 growth outlook for the U.K. to 0.7% from 0.5%,…

Small caps are the hottest trade going in the stock market now and they surged another 3% Tuesday

Small-cap stocks are on a tear right now as they took the baton from megacap technology shares last week to…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on interest rate policy and the economy

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With high prices and mortgage rates, aspiring and current homeowners feel ‘stuck’

When Rachel Burress moved into her mother’s house around a decade ago, it seemed like a short-term stop on the…

India’s Modi to meet Putin in Moscow as both sides seek to forge deeper ties

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet President Vladimir Putin on Monday, marking his first visit to the…

Biden Cabinet officials roll out new plans to cut costs of living ahead of Trump debate

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet will wrap up a barnstorming tour Thursday after two weeks on the road, touting the administration’s…

Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

How’s your 401(k) looking? A new report shows Americans are saving more, but probably need to do even more.  Vanguard has…

How immigrants are helping keep job growth hot while inflation cools

Immigration — both authorized and unauthorized — has helped the U.S. job market sustain a fiery run in recent months…