Bank of America CEO says U.S. consumers and businesses have turned cautious on spending
U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according…
Fed’s Williams says inflation is too high but will start coming down soon
NEW YORK — New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Thursday said inflation is still too high, but he…
The Fed probably won’t be delivering any interest rate cuts this summer
Investors likely will have to sweat out a summer during which it looks increasingly improbable that the Federal Reserve will…
Auto insurance rates are jumping the most since the 1970s, but there could be relief soon
Soaring auto insurance costs have been a principle driver behind inflation over the past year, but there could be relief…
Shock summer election in Britain predicted to deliver ‘historic’ result
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ended months of speculation this week by announcing a national election on July 4, as…
Most Americans falsely think the U.S. is in recession, poll shows
More than half of Americans think the United States is in an economic recession, although gross domestic product has been…
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
Americans are kicking the can down the road on some more-costly, traditionally financed purchases as elevated inflation and interest rates…
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…
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…
Behind America’s divided economy: Booming luxury travel and a jump in ‘relief’ loans
At American Express, consumers are continuing to open high-fee credit cards and splurge on luxuries like travel. But for lending…
