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Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in…
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous…
ISM service-sector gauge continues on soft pace of growth in February
The numbers: The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday that its…
Fed has the luxury of making policy without pressure of urgency, Bostic says
With the labor market strong and growth above trend, there isn’t pressure…
February job report, Powell’s visit to Capitol Hill are on investors’ radar this week
It is a crucial week for economists and investors as key economic…
Fed’s Williams said he’s ‘very focused’ on getting inflation back to target
Like a lunar rocket, inflation has shot up and come back down…
Fed’s Barkin says it makes sense to be ‘patient’ on rate cuts
It’s a good idea for the Federal Reserve to take its time…
Swiss inflation peaked at just 3.3% as prices surged around world. Here’s why.
A massive energy shock following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 added…
Powell says economy’s strength allows Fed to be careful about rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Sunday said that the strength of…
Fed’s Powell will keep door open for first interest rate cut in March
The biggest question going into the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week…
The U.S. dollar had a strong start to 2024. Here’s why it’s unlikely to last.
The U.S. dollar has had a relatively strong start to 2024 —…
Philadelphia Fed factory gauge in negative territory for 5th straight month
The numbers: The Philadelphia Fed said Thursday its gauge of regional business…
Watch the yen as Bank of Japan decides whether to signal exit from negative interest rates
And then there was the Bank of Japan. After last week’s flurry…
Powell surprises with dovish turn; economists mull how many Fed rate cuts in ’24
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell startled economists with a press conference Wednesday…
November inflation, consumer spending data are highlights for markets this week
The highlights for markets and economists this coming week will be the…
Philadelphia Fed manufacturing continues long trend in contractionary territory
Bottles of prescription pills go through an automated packaging machine at a…
Israel-Hamas war sees investors shun most traditional havens, except for two
The Israel-Hamas war makes investors nervous, but hasn’t sparked a headlong rush…
Fed can ‘wait, watch’ how economy evolves before making any interest-rate decisions, Waller says
The Federal Reserve needs to “wait, watch and see” how the economy…
Fed’s Barkin sees ‘plausible story’ that slowing economy is working to bring inflation back to 2% target
The U.S. economy may be softer than the data suggest and this…
Israel-Hamas war sends shekel to 8-year low on fears of economic blowback
The Israeli new shekel touched its weakest level against the U.S. dollar…