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Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon

Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat…

Here’s everything to expect from Wednesday’s key report on inflation

Inflation trends may have gotten a little less dreary in April, though they are still likely to keep the Federal…

Fed Chair Powell says inflation has been higher than thought, expects rates to hold steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to bankers group in Amsterdam

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Inflation outlook rises, fueled by expected increases for housing costs, New York Fed survey shows

Consumers in April raised their expectations for price increases both in the near and longer term, fueled by higher inflation…

This inflation-focused ETF may be in a sweet spot

It’s an exchange-traded fund designed to profit from higher rates. But even if the Federal Reserve starts to cut this…

Here’s what to expect from the April jobs report on Friday

Hiring likely continued at a brisk pace in April as investors look for any cracks in the labor market that…

Fed keeps rates steady as it notes ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its ground on interest rates, again deciding not to cut as it continues a…

Why hundreds of U.S. banks may be at risk of failure

Hundreds of small and regional banks across the U.S. are feeling stressed. “You could see some banks either fail or…